Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Patel killed in militant attack in Pulwama

Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Patel was killed after being fired upon by terrorists in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday afternoon. He was attacked while on his way to Pulwama from Yader. Terrorists attacked Patel near Rajpora Chowk. Two of his personal security officers are said to be injured. Soon after the attack, the terrorists fled from the spot with their service rifles.

Patil is a resident of Dangerpora Shadimarg. He was rushed to a nearby hospital with serious bullet injuries where he reportedly succumbed.

As per the spot visuals shared by news agency ANI, the windows of the car in which Patel was travelling seem to be completely shattered in the firing by the



terrorists.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti condoled Patil’s death. “Heartfelt condolences to the family of senior Congress leader, GN Patel who was killed by militants today in Rajpora. Such cowardly acts achieve nothing but leave one more family devastated,” she tweeted.

Former J&K CM Omar Abdullah condemned the attack on Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Patel. “What terrible news to start the day with here. My heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased & prayers for the injured. Allah Jannat naseeb karay,” he tweeted.

There is no confirmation on the number of terrorists who attacked Patel. Meanwhile, the police have launched a hunt for the assailants.