SRINAGAR 15 May : A woman was injured after two masked men allegedly entered a residential house and attempted a robbery in the Shahlatoo area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Friday, officials said.
The incident took place at the residence of Muhammad Abar Malik, a resident of Shahlatoo, when only his wife was present inside the house.
According to reports, the two unidentified men entered the house wearing masks and allegedly attempted to commit theft. When the woman raised an alarm and cried for help, the intruders reportedly sprayed an unidentified substance into her eyes before fleeing the scene.
The woman sustained injuries and severe discomfort following the incident.
Family members and locals shifted her to District Hospital Shopian for treatment, where she was undergoing medical care at the time of filing this report.
Police have taken cognisance of the incident and initiated an investigation to identify and trace the accused.
The incident triggered panic in the locality, with residents expressing concern over the attempted robbery in the area. [KNT]
