Bullet-riddled body of non-local found in J&K, terrorist attack suspected

A bullet-riddled body of non-local was found in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on Friday, October 18, trigging speculation of a terrorist attack. The body was recovered from Wachi area of Zainapora in the south Kashmir district, police said. The victim has not been identified.
The body has been taken to a hospital for medico-legal formalities, the officials said. An investigation has been initiated.
The attack on the non-local has come two days after Omar Abdullah took oath as the chief minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. A day after taking oath, Omar Abdullah on Thursday chaired his first cabinet meeting. The meeting was held at Civil Secretariat in Srinagar.
This is a breaking news report, more details are being added.