Srinagar, July 23 -- Sources said that the victim, identified as Sameer Ahmad, a resident of Arath, sustained serious injuries in the assault.

He was initially taken to JVC Hospital in Srinagar and was later referred to SKIMS Soura for advanced treatment due to the 'critical' nature of his injuries, reported news agency KDC.

Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation to ascertain the cause of the attack and identify those involved.

Further details are awaited.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from The Kashmir Observer....