Two people were killed in a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore on Monday. As per the information, the area has been cordoned and a search operation is underway.
A Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel and a civilian have lost their lives, the Kashmir Zone Police confirmed.
"Terrorists fired at Municipal Office #Sopore. In this #terror incident, police personnel Shafqat Ahmad & councillor Riyaz Ahmad got #martyred & councillor Shams-ud-din Peer got injured. Injured shifted to hospital for treatment. Area cordoned off & further details shall follow," Kashmir Zone Police tweeted.
A Municipal council meeting which was being chaired by Fareeda Khan, a BDC chairman in the presence of State Secretary of BJP, was attacked from the outside by unidentified terrorist/terrorists.
As per the locals, a meeting of BDC chairperson Fareeda Khan of the Langate Handwara was being held at the Dak Bungalow and when the militants opened fire on them.
Meanwhile, the whole area is taken under cordon and a massive manhunt has been launched to nab the attackers. All the entry and exit points are sealed and vehicles and suspected persons are being checked more reinforcements are being rushed to the spot.
