A woman special police officer (SPO) was shot dead by suspected militants at Vehil area of south Kashmir's Shopian district on Saturday afternoon. According to official sources, suspected militants gunned down Khushboo Jan around 2.40 pm outside her home in Vehil village. Police have also registered a case and started investigation in the matter.

"Terrorists fired on a police woman Khushboo Jan at her village in Vehil area of Shopian district. She sustained critical injuries and was evacuated to hospital where she succumbed. We condemn this gruesome terror act and stand by her family at this critical juncture," said police.