The third phase of District Development Council polls in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday saw a total turnout of 50.53%, according to the data provided by the Election Commission.
Jammu region recorded a turnout of 68.88%, while Kashmir division saw a turnout of 31.61%. The highest turnout of 75.20% was recorded in Reasi, and the lowest of 10.87% was in Pulwama.
Earlier in the day, unidentified gunmen shot at a candidate at Sagam Kokernag area in Anantnag district during the voting.
In a statement released by the police, the candidate has been identified as Anees-ul-Islam Ganie, who was contesting as an Independent from the Sagam constituency in Anantnag. Ganie received injuries in his left hand and thigh, following which he was shifted to a nearby hospital, the police said. His condition is said to be stable.
An first information report has been registered in the matter and investigations have been initiated, the police said, adding that a search operation was underway after…