On December 24, a retired Superintendent of Police (SSP), Mohammad Shafi Mir (72), was shot dead allegedly by militants while he was giving a call for prayers from a local Masjid in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. He was shot inside the Masjid in Gantmulla Sheeri area. Police are also looking into the possibility of personal animosity as the deceased was shot with a .12 bore gun. Police have seized several .12 bore guns in the area and are looking for the gun that was used for the attack.