Jammu, Jan 21: A man was shot dead by unknown assailants in the Jewal Chowk area of Jammu on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
An official reported that the victim, who was traveling in an SUV, was attacked by unidentified individuals already present in the area.
The assailants fired four bullets at him, causing severe injuries.
"The injured was rushed to Government Medical College Jammu, where he was declared dead on arrival. The attackers managed to escape the scene," the official added.
Meanwhile, Police ruled out any militancy angle, stating that the crime is linked to gang rivalry.
(KNO)