A civilian sustained ‘critical’ injuries after a bullet hit him in Haal village of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district.
A police officer said that it was an accidental fire.
Reports said that the bullet hit a civilian after the service rifle of a cop went off accidentally.
The victim has been identified as Asif Ahmed, a resident of Koterwali Shopian.
Police have taken cognizance of the incident and started an investigation into the matter. (KNT)