Srinagar, June 18: A cop was shot dead by militants in samboora area of Pampore on friday evening, police said.
They said that cop identified as Farooq Ah Mir of Samboora Si(M) posted in IRP 23 BN was found dead in paddy fields near his home.
Preliminary investigation reveals that he had left his home for work in his paddy fields yesterday in the evening, where he was shot dead by militants using a pistol.
In a tweet, Kashmir Zone Police wrote, “Dead body of Farooq Ah Mir of Samboora Si(M) posted in IRP 23 BN was found in paddy fields near his home. Preliminary investigation reveals that he had left his home for work in his paddy fields yesterday in the evening, where he was shot dead by terrorists using a pistol.”