SRINAGAR: Militants shot dead a special police officer (SPO) in Tral area of Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir today, police said.
The ultras fired at SPO Haleem Gujjar at his residence in Gutroo village of Tral area, 36 kms from here, killing him on the spot, a police official said.
The militants escaped from the scene after carrying out the attack, he said, adding a manhunt has been launched for the assailants.