Jammu & Kashmir: TV actress Amreen Bhat was shot dead by terrorists in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. At the same time, Amreen’s 10-year-old minor nephew was injured in the attack. Officials gave this information.
At around 8 pm, terrorists opened fire on a 35-year-old woman and her nephew near Hushru’s residence in Chadoora area of Budgam district. The woman has been identified as Amreen Bhat,” an official said.
They said Amreen was seriously injured and was taken to Chadoora Hospital for treatment, where she succumbed to her injuries. Amreen’s minor nephew Farhan Zubair is also seriously injured. The area has been cordoned off and a search has been started to nab the attackers.
Police of Kashmir Zone said in a tweet,”Terrorists opened fire at the house of Amreen Bhat (father-Khajeer Mohammad Bhat), a resident of Hushru Chadoora at around 7:55 pm. He was rushed to the hospital where he was injured by doctors.
He was declared brought dead. His 10-year-old nephew Farhan Zubair was also at home at that time and he was shot in the arm.
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“Three terrorists of banned terrorist organization Lashkar were involved in this heinous terrorist incident. The area has been cordoned off and search has been started. A case is registered and investigation is on,” he said.