Kulgam: A tragic incident unfolded in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, where unidentified gunmen shot dead an ex-serviceman, Manzoor Ahmad Wagay. His wife and daughter sustained injuries in the attack and are undergoing treatment.

Condemning the brutal act, the Office of the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister expressed deep sorrow over the killing. “Deeply saddened by the tragic killing of ex-serviceman Manzoor Ahmad Wagay Sahab in Kulgam. My heartfelt condolences to his family, and prayers for the swift recovery of his injured wife and daughter. Such heinous violence has no place in our society and must be condemned in the strongest terms. May peace and justice prevail,” the CM’s office posted on X.

Security forces have launched a manhunt to nab the attackers, while authorities have assured a thorough investigation into the incident.