Militants shoot civilian to death in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla

Earlier in the day, a civil car had exploded near a CRPF convoy in Banihal town, triggering memories of the February 14 vehicle-borne suicide attack in Pulwama.

Indian army soldiers patrol near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. (File | PTI)

Militants shot dead a civilian at Main Chowk in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla on Saturday, news agency ANI reported.

Earlier in the day, a civil car had exploded near a CRPF convoy in Banihal town, triggering memories of the February 14 vehicle-borne suicide attack on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy in Pulwama in Kashmir that claimed the lives of 40 personnel.

The shooting comes on the heels of a grenade attack in Pulwama, in which a CRPF personnel sustained injuries.

Further details are awaited.