Kulgam: A former Territorial Army soldier, Manzoor Ahmad Wagay, was killed in a militant attack on Monday in the Behibagh area of Kulgam district. Wagay, along with his wife Aaina Akhtar (32) and their 13-year-old daughter, Sania Hameed, was targeted by unidentified militants who fired at them from point-blank range.
The attack left all three individuals critically injured. They were immediately rushed to GMC Anantnag for treatment. While Wagay succumbed to his injuries, Aaina and Sania are reported to be in stable condition, according to the Chief Medical Officer of Anantnag.
Following the attack, security forces launched a swift cordon and search operation in the area. They sealed all entry and exit points to prevent the militants from escaping. However, the assailants managed to flee before the forces could reach the location.