"A mob attacked the vehicle of Additional District Magistrate, Ramban at Lethpora on Srinagar-Jammu national highway today (Tuesday) evening while he was on way to Ramban in Jammu region," a senior police officer said.
"The armed guard of the magistrate fired to save the officer who barely escaped with his life after the mob torched his vehicle," said the officer, adding that one protester died in this incident and another has sustained bullet injuries.
Tension has gripped Pampora, Lethpora and other adjacent areas on the highway after the incident.