Police officer shot at by militant in Srinagar, in critical condition
Police sources said inspector Ahmad was shot at point blank range at the Eidgah ground in downtown Srinagar where he was playing cricket.
Security personnel cardon off the areas at Srinagar’s Eidgah where Inspector Masroor Ahmad was shot and critically wounded on Sunday. (PTI) A police inspector was critically wounded after a militant shot at him in Srinagar’s Eidgah on Sunday afternoon.
The police inspector, Masroor Ahmad Wani, was playing cricket when the militant fired three shots at him.
Police sources said Wani was shot at point blank range at the Eidgah ground in downtown Srinagar.
Wani’s teammates ran after the militant but he fired in the air and fled through adjoining lanes, officials said.
Additional Director General of Police (Kashmir range) Vijay Kumar immediately rushed to the scene and took stock of the situation.
“We have identified the terrorist. His name is Basit Dar and he hails from Kulgam. He has been active for quite some time and working at the behest of his masters across the border,” Kumar said, adding that a Turkish revolver was used in carrying out the attack.
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