September 08 (KNO) : An Individual was today killed when he was fired upon in Hazratbal area of District Srinagar. A pistol was also recovered from the spot. Consequently he was identified as Asif Nazir Dar son of Nazir Ahmad Dar resident of Panzgam Awantipora.
This militant was active since January 2017. Initially he had joined the proscribed terror outfit HM but later got associated with the Esa Fazili group of militants. Police has registered a case in this regard and the investigation has been initiated. Body has been handed over to the legal heirs after completion of legal formalities.