Militants gun down Congress leader in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama

Three persons were injured in firing by militants near the Rajpora Chowk in Pulwama district, a police official said. One of the injured, a political activist identified as Ghulam Nabi Patel, resident of Shadimarg area, succumbed to injuries while being taken to a hospital, he added.

Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti condemned the killing.

"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.

The other two injured, both policemen - were being treated upon at a hospital and their condition was said to be stable, according to the police official.

Security forces have cordoned off the area and a hunt has been launched to nab the attackers, he said.