A civilian youth was killed and two suffered injuries after army allegedly opened fire in Nowpora Payeen area of Lassipora in south Kashmir’ s Pulwama district.
A police officer told GNS that army ’ s 55 RR patrolling party came under stone pelting in the area . The soldiers opened few shots to disperse the protesters .
In the incident, three civilians including the girl namely Ruqaya Jan daughter of Ghulam Mohammad Magray suffered injuries and have been hospitalized for treatment , he said .
One among the seriously injured youth namely Viqas Ahmad Rather was referred to SMHS Srinagar hospital where doctors declared him brought dead on arrival , sources said .
Locals of the area alleged that the troopers raided number of houses including one of militant ’ s house which triggered clashes in the village .
“ The troops vandalized the property and beat up the residents, ” they alleged. (GNS )
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