Jammu and Kashmir BJP state secretary Anil Parihar

The Jammu and Kashmir BJP state secretary Anil Parihar was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Jammu's Kishtwar. It is learnt that Parihar's brother Ajith was also killed in the attack.

"Both of them were taken to the hospital immediately but they succumbed to their injuries," said BJP State President Ravinder Raina.

The police are at the spot and investigation is underway. It is not confirmed if this attack was carried out by terrorists.

According to reports, the brothers were returning home after closing their stationery shop when they were shot by unidentified gunmen from a close range.

It is understood that Section 144 has been imposed in Kishtwar as a precautionary measure.

More details awaited.