Civilian gunned by militants in Srinagar

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Militants shot at a civilian on Tuesday in the Srinagar city of Jammu and Kashmir. He was shifted to the hospital in a critical condition.

Police sources said militants fired at Mehran Ali Pathan in the Nawakadal area of the old city.

“Initial reports indicate the victim belongs to Safa Kadal area of Srinagar,” sources said.

The area has been cordoned off for searches.