J&K: Two non-local labrouers shot at by terrorists
Darpan News Desk IANS, 22 Apr, 2022 12:38 PM
Srinagar, April 22 (IANS) Two non-local labrouers were injured at Nowgam in Srinagar district on Friday after terrorists fired upon them, officials said.
The victims, both from West Bengal, were rushed to the SMHS hospital in Srinagar, where the condition of one is stated to be critical while the other is stable.
"Terrorists fired upon two non-local labourers in the Nowgam area on the outskirts of Srinagar. The area has been cordoned off and a search operation is underway to nab the miscreants," the police said.
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