SRINAGAR: A Sikh was shot dead and another injured in a terrorist attack in Srinagar on Wednesday, officials said.
Official sources said that the terrorists fired on Amritpal Singh, 31, killing him while another non-local, identified as Rohit, was injured in Shal Kadal area of the city.
"Amritpal Singh died on the spot while the injured Rohit has been shifted to SMHS hospital, " a source said, adding that the area has been cordoned off by the security forces to nab the assailants.
The deceased belonged to Amritsar in Punjab. The injured person in in critical condition and admitted in the hospital.
The CRPF and local police has cordened the area and a operation is launched to nab the terrorists.