Srinagar, Dec 24 (KNS): Terrorists on Sunday morning shot dead a retired police officer in Gantmulla area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district, police said.
In a post on X, Kashmir zone police, as per KNS said that the retired officer was shot dead while giving a prayer call (Azan) in a mosque.
Police said that area has been cordoned off, while further details are awaited.
"Terrorists fired upon Shri Mohd Shafi, a retired police officer at Gantmulla, Sheeri #Baramulla, while praying Azan in the mosque and succumbed to injuries. Area has been #cordoned off. Further details awaited," police said. (KNS)