Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Ghulam Nabi Patel was killed and two policemen injured in a militant attack in south Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Wednesday, an official said.
Three persons were injured in firing by militants near the Rajpora Chowk in Pulwama district, a police official said.
Nabi, resident of Shadimarg area, succumbed to injuries while being taken to a hospital.
The other two injured – both policemen - were being treated upon at a hospital and their condition was stated to be stable, he said.
Security forces have cordoned off the area and a hunt has been launched to nab the attackers, the official said.
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(With PTI inputs)
