Gunmen on Wednesday shot dead Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Patel in occupied Kashmir in Rajpora area, according to Indian media reports.
Patel was travelling in his car when he was targeted by assailants .
Two of his guards were injured in the attack. The gunmen fled after shooting Patel.
In a Twitter Message Mehbooba Mufti has condemned the killing.
"Heartfelt condolences to the family of senior Congress leader, G. N. Patel who was killed by militants today in Rajpora. Such cowardly acts achieve nothing but leave one more family devastated," she said.
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