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Govt Employee Shot Dead By Terrorists In J&K's Rajouri, Security Forces Cordon Off Area

The assailants, launched a fatal attack on Razaq from close range before fleeing the scene. Security personnel rushed to the spot and launched a massive cordon and search operation.

New Delhi: A government employee was shot dead by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Monday night, officials said.

The victim was identified as Abdula Razaq, who was gunned down outside a mosque in his village of Kunda Top, located under the Thanamandi police station area. The deceased's brother reportedly served in the Indian Army.

40-year-old Abdula Razaq was an employee in the social welfare department, according to a report in NDTV.

The assailants, launched a fatal attack on Razaq from close range before fleeing the scene. Security personnel rushed to the spot and launched a massive cordon and search operation to track down the terrorists, they said, reported news agency PTI.

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Security forces swiftly cordoned off the area, and an investigation has been launched to apprehend the attackers, as confirmed by Rajouri Police, as per ANI.

Terrorists Kill Migrant Worker In J&K

in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district as a migrant worker from Bihar, Raju Shah, fell victim to a targeted attack by terrorists, according to officials on Wednesday. The Kashmir Zone Police confirmed the incident on X, stating that despite efforts to save him, Shah succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

"The injured person, who was shot at by #terrorists, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Search #operation underway in the area. Further details to follow. @JmuKmrPolice," the post read. 

"The injured person, who was shot at by #terrorists, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Search #operation underway in the area. Further details to follow. @JmuKmrPolice," the post read. 

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