A Police spokesperson told Rising Kashmir that he has been identified as Deepu R/O Udhampur working at private circus mela at amusement park near Janglaat Mandi in Anantnag.
Police said an investigation into the matter is currently going on.
"#Terrorists fired upon one civilian namely Deepu R/O Udhampur working at private circus mela at amusement park near Janglaat Mandi in #Anantnag," Kashmir Zone Police tweeted.
#Terrorists fired upon one civilian namely Deepu R/O Udhampur working at private circus mela at amusement park near Janglaat Mandi in #Anantnag. He was taken to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Case registered, #investigation going on.@JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) May 29, 2023
"He was taken to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Case registered, #investigation going on," read the tweet further.