Srinagar, Aug 3 (Newswire): In occupied Kashmir, one youth was killed and several others injured when Indian troops shot at protesters in Qamarwari area of Srinagar, this morning.
Locals told mediamen that a group of youth was fired upon by the troops and police when they were demonstrating peacefully. One youth identified as Meraj-ud-Din Lone was killed in the action.
Meanwhile, several protesters have sustained injuries due to the firing of troops and police in Humhama and Budgam areas when last reports came in, Tuesday.
On the other hand, the occupation authorities have deployed heavy contingents of regular Army on Srinagar-Jammu highway right from Qazigund to Srinagar. Hundreds of Army personnel have taken up position all along the highway, while sealing off all the roads leading to the highway right from Ganderbal up to Srinagar By-Pass.
The authorities continue to impose a strict curfew across South Kashmir with even small villages having been brought under curfew in Islamabad and Kulgam districts.
Locals told mediamen that a group of youth was fired upon by the troops and police when they were demonstrating peacefully. One youth identified as Meraj-ud-Din Lone was killed in the action.
Meanwhile, several protesters have sustained injuries due to the firing of troops and police in Humhama and Budgam areas when last reports came in, Tuesday.
On the other hand, the occupation authorities have deployed heavy contingents of regular Army on Srinagar-Jammu highway right from Qazigund to Srinagar. Hundreds of Army personnel have taken up position all along the highway, while sealing off all the roads leading to the highway right from Ganderbal up to Srinagar By-Pass.
The authorities continue to impose a strict curfew across South Kashmir with even small villages having been brought under curfew in Islamabad and Kulgam districts.
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