Separatist leader escapes unhurt in gun attack

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Press Trust of India Srinagar
Last Updated : Jul 31 2019 | 10:25 PM IST

Separatist leader Shakeel Bakshi escaped an attack on his life by unidentified gunmen here on Wednesday, officials said.

The gunmen entered Bakshi's residence at Bemina locality and opened fire at him. However, the assailants missed the target and Bakshi managed to escape unhurt, the officials said.

The police has taken cognizance of the incident and started an investigation.

Bakshi is chairman of the Islamic Students' League, a separatist organisation.

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First Published: Jul 31 2019 | 10:25 PM IST

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