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Twenty injured in massive clashes after army vehicle crushes minor girl

Shopian: Massive clashes erupted in the Zanipora area of Shopian district after an army vehicle crushed a 9 year old girl to death.

At least twenty people were injured in clashes as locals were demanding that the driver should be arrested.

Out of the nineteen, one has suffered pellet injuries in the eyes and has been referred to Srinagar for advanced treatment. Rest were treated at the health centre of Zanipora.

The girl, identified as Arooba, a second standard student, was critically injured after an army vehicle hit her. She was rushed to CHC Zainapora where she succumbed to her injuries. Protests had erupted soon after the news of her death spread in the area.

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