Srinagar, December 24, KDC: Former Senior Superintendent of Police Mohd Shafi Mir was shot dead by militants in Gantmulla area of Baramulla district on Sunday morning.
“Terrorists fired upon Shri Mohd Shafi, a retired police officer at Gantmulla, Sheeri #Baramulla, while praying Azan in the mosque and succumbed to injuries,” said a police spokesman on X
He said the area has been cordoned off. “Further details are awaited,” police said.
The deceased officer was 72-years-old and is survived by wife, two sons and a daughter.
The attack on the officer comes just a few days after terrorists ambushed two army vehicles in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, leaving five soldiers dead and two injured.
A massive search operation is underway in Poonch to locate the attackers who are believed to be hiding in the dense woods in the area.
On Saturday, J&K govt announced compensation for the three civilians who were found dead in the area, allegedly after being picked by the security forces for questioning.
He had been a protected person with one security officer deployed with him round-the-clock who was withdrawn recently. (KDC)
