The victim was identified as Javid Ahmad Dar from Brazloo Jagir in Kulgam.

Officials said that Dar was shot from a close range outside his house and he died on the spot. Dar was designated as in-charge of the Homshali Bugh constituency in Kulgam by the BJP three years ago.

Earlier in a similar incident on August 9, two BJP leaders were killed in Anantnag.

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah, said in a tweet, “Terrible news from Kulgam. Javved Ahmed was gunned down in cold blood. I unreservedly condemn this terror attack & send my heartfelt condolences to Javved’s family and colleagues. May Allah grant him place in Jannat. “

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