Block Development Council (BDC) Chairman of Khag in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir, Bhupinder Singh, was shot dead near his ancestral residence at Dalwash village in the Budgam District late in the evening of September 23, reports Daily Excelsior. He had contested election independently but was supported by People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Militants fired upon Security Forces in main town Pulwama (Pulwama District) of Jammu and Kashmir on September 23, reports Daily Excelsior. However, no loss of life or injury been reported.
Four hand grenades were found near a field in Mehari Kalakote village in Rajouri District on September 23, Police said, reports Daily Excelsior. The grenades were rusted and have been defused.