In the  Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, a BJP Sarpanch was shot dead by terrorists in Vessu Qazigund area of south Kashmir's  Kulgam district this morning.<br />''<br />''Senior Superintending of Police, Kulgam  Gurvinder Pal Singh said that the terrorists fired upon the Sarpanch Sajad Ahmad Khanday near his residence Vessu at 9:15 AM this morning.<br />''<br />''Meanwhile, the security forces have soon after the incident, launched a massive manhunt to nab the assailants. A case has been registered in Police Station Qazigund and further investigation in the matter has been initiated.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">This is the second attack of its kind in less than 48 hours as a BJP Panch Arif Ahmad was critically wounded after terrorists had fired upon him at Akhran Qazigund on the evening of August 4. </span><br />