On Wednesday (7th February), Jammu and Kashmir Police stated that a non-local who hails from Punjab’s Amritsar was killed while another person sustained critical wounds after terrorists opened fire at the Shaheed Gunj area in Srinagar. Following the attack, security personnel have sealed off the area and police are investigating the incident. They have also launched a manhunt to arrest the terrorists.
#WATCH | J&K | Terrorists shot dead a non-local, Amritpal Singh at Shaheed Gunj in Srinagar. One more person grievously injured and evacuated for medical attention. Area has been cordoned off.
— ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2024
(Visuals from the area) https://t.co/sqmZ1jW38O pic.twitter.com/gdhKLYqYdu
As per reports, the deceased victim has been identified as Amrit Paul Singh (31) — a non-local Sikh who is a resident of Amritsar. The second person who was injured in the attack has been identified as Rohit.
Speaking with news agency PTI, an official said, “Amritpal Singh, a resident of Amritsar, was shot by the terrorists from point-blank range with an AK rifle at Shalla Kadal locality in Habba Kadal around 7 pm.”
According to the police, Singh died on the spot while another non-local worker identified as Rohit (25) also sustained injuries in the incident. Rohit also hails from Amritsar.
Police stated that Rohit was hit by the bullets in the abdomen and is undergoing treatment at SMHS hospital.
Sharing details about the terrorist attack, Kashmir Zone Police tweeted, “#Terrorists fired upon a non-local identified as Amritpal Singh resident of Amritsar at Shaheed Gunj #Srinagar, who #succumbed to the injuries. One more person is grievously injured and evacuated for medical attention. Area has been #cordoned off. Further details shall follow.” In another updated tweeted, it shared the details of both the victims.
Update#Terrorists fired upon 2 persons identified as Amritpal Singh & Rohit, R/O Amritsar at Shaheed Gunj Sgr. In this #terror incident, Amritpal Singh succumbed to his injuries while Rohit has been shifted to Hospital for treatment. Area cordoned off. Details shall follow.
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) February 7, 2024
Following the terrorist incident, Former Jammu and Kashmir CM and Chairman of Democratic Progressive Azad Party, Ghulam Nabi Azad condemned the “senseless violence” targeting against “non-locals” and innocents.
He tweeted, “Saddened by the tragic loss of Amritpal Singh from Amritsar, Punjab to terrorism in Srinagar today. We condemn such senseless violence targeting non-locals and innocent lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with the other injured individuals for a speedy recovery. This cycle of violence must end!”
Saddened by the tragic loss of Amritpal Singh from Amritsar, Punjab to terrorism in Srinagar today. We condemn such senseless violence targeting non-locals and innocent lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with the other injured individuals for a speedy recovery. This cycle of…
— Ghulam Nabi Azad (@ghulamnazad) February 7, 2024
JKNC President Dr Farooq Abdullah and VP @OmarAbdullah are shocked and disgusted by the barbaric incident that took the life of Amrit Pal Singh in Shala Kadal, Srinagar. Their heartfelt condolences go out to his family. Violence should have no place in our society & such acts of…
— JKNC (@JKNC_) February 7, 2024
Additionally, JKNC President Dr Farooq Abdullah and VP Omar Abdullah also expressed shock and disgust over the barbaric incident.
First book these social Media Handlers immediately. These guys are upload photograph Well know From Amritsar this is a very serious issue . Yeh log is photograph ko upload kar k Punjab aur Kashmir ko Barbad karna chatay hai
— Mudasir Rashid (@journoMudasir) February 7, 2024
Pls arrest immediately pic.twitter.com/EiEdIDkPJn
Meanwhile, certain miscreants on social media have been circulating images of Khalistani terrorist Amritpal Singh, the Chief of Waris Punjab De who was arrested in April 2023 for allegedly carrying out separatist activities. However, the victim Amritpal Paul Singh who died in today’s attack is a different individual and he was a non-local working in Srinagar when he was shot dead by unknown terrorists.
