Srinagar: The death toll in Shaheed Gunj, Srinagar militant attack on Thursday reached two as the injured civilian, hailing from Amritsar, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital here, officials said.
Pertinently, two non-locals identified as Amritpal Singh (31) and Rohit (27), both hailing from Amritsar, Punjab were fired upon by the militants in Shaheed Gunj, resulting in on spot death of Amritpal and injuries to Rohit, who was evacuated to hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries Thursday morning. Reports said both the slain non-locals were working as carpenters.
Meanwhile, the body of Amritpal Singh reached his native village Thursday, where the cremation took place.
Moreover, the body of Rohit is expected to reach Amritsar by today on Friday where the last rites will be held.
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