Srinagar: A day after militants shot at and critically injured a BJP worker at Ompora Budgam, the 38 year-old succumbed to his wounds at SMHS hospital here on Monday.

The worker, Abdul Hamid Najar resident of Ompora, was critically injured when militants fired upon him while he was on morning walk.

Najar, who suffered bullet injuries to abdomen and leg, was shifted to SMHS hospital here.

However he died this morning, a doctor at the hospital confirmed.

A police officer also confirmed the death and said that a case has been already registered in connection with the incident and further investigation are underway.(GNS)

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