Jammu and Kashmir sarpanch shot by suspected militants, dies in hospital
Srinagar: Suspected militants gunned down a sarpanch in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday night.
The gunmen stopped Mohammad Sultan Bhat’s car, near his residence and shot at him from a close range, according to police. The incident took place at 9:30 pm.
He was immediately rushed to hospital where he succumbed to injuries.
In a series Chief Minister Omar Abdullah raised concerned over the gaps in the security grid.
Mohd Sultan Bhat, a Sarpanch belonging to my party has been shot & killed by militants outside his home in Shopian earlier this evening. 1/n
— Omar Abdullah (@abdullah_omar) November 30, 2014My heartfelt condolences to his family & loved ones. He joins the many hundreds of NC cadre killed for their political beliefs 2/n
— Omar Abdullah (@abdullah_omar) November 30, 2014Bhat Sahib's death will only spur us on to remain steadfast & committed to our mission of a peaceful, prosperous naya Jammu & Kashmir 3/3
— Omar Abdullah (@abdullah_omar) November 30, 2014Tomorrow my party will formally request the ECI to review security in this area. We are concerned about gaps in the security grid 1/2
— Omar Abdullah (@abdullah_omar) November 30, 2014