According to police sources, the BJP leader and his brother were shot from close range by some unidentified gunmen when they were returning home after closing their shop.
The BJP leader died on spot while his brother succumbed to injuries on the way to hospital.
A massive search operation has been launched in the region to nab the gunmen.
In the wake of the assassinations curfew has been imposed in Kishtwar town and its adjoining areas to maintain law and order.
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