Headline

1 Civilian killed and 4 injured in firing during encounter in J&K

On Tuesday, 1 civilian was killed and 4 others were injured in security forces’ action against stone-pelting protesters near the encounter site in Chadoora area, Budgam district, central Kashmir.

The police official said that security forces launched a search operation in Durbugh area of Chadoora in the wee hours after getting information about the presence of militants in the area.

1 Civilian killed and 4 injured in firing during encounter in J&K

The official said that the search operation turned into a gunbattle after militants opened fire on security forces.

He said that as the security forces were engaged in the exchange of firing with holed-up militants, a large number of protesters started pelting stones at the law enforcing agencies.

In the action of security forces. 1 person was hit by a bullet in his neck and rushed to a hospital but he succumbed to injuries on way.

Further, the official said that 4 others suffered injuries as security forces fired pellet guns and tear smoke shells in a bid to disperse the protesters.

The police officer said that the gunbattle between security forces and militants was going on till last reports came in.

Leave a Comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.