India: National Conference leader shot at in J-K's Anantnag

Kashmir, Mar 14, 2019: Mohammad Ismail Wani, a National Conference leader was shot at on Thursday by a gunman in Thajeewara area of Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, police has said.

Wani was rushed to a nearby hospital, which referred him to a hospital in Srinagar, the official said.

"My @JKNC_ colleague Mohd Ismail Wani, block President Bijbehara block in South Kashmir of has been shot & injured. He has been referred to Srinagar. Praying for his recovery," party's vice-president Omar Abdullah tweeted.

Gunman could not be identified, and neither the Indian security forces nor any separatist group have claimed the responsibility.