JK: Taxi Driver Shot By Terrorists In Shopian

A taxi driver was injured after terrorists fired at him in Kashmir’s Shopian district late on Monday.

The injured driver was identified as Paramjit Singh, a resident of Delhi.

As per police officials, “A taxi driver was fired upon by terrorists in the Heerpora area of Shopian. He is admitted to nearby hospital.”

“The search operation to nab the terrorists is on,” police added.

Further details are awaited.

Earlier in February, a terrorist associate was arrested along with arms and ammunition in the Lalpora area of Kashmir’s Kupwara district.

Senior Superintendent of Police, Kupwara, Shobhit Saxena said, “A joint naka was laid by Kupwara Police, Army and CRPF at Gundimacher Bridge.”

Police stated that during checking, a suspicious movement of one person was observed. He was carrying a white-coloured bag and was coming from Lalpora towards Gundmacher.

Police added that one pistol, a few rounds of bullets and a few grenades had been recovered from the possession of the accused.

“We apprehended one suspected person and found one pistol, a few rounds of bullets and a few grenades from him. We took him to the police station for further investigation. A mobile phone was also recovered,” Saxena stated.

Saxena further added that an FIR has been registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Further investigation is underway.

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