Massive clashes broke out in Budgam after two militants were killed in a gunfight on Thursday. Several protesters have been injured in the clashes and many with pellet injuries have been referred to Srinagar for specialized treatment.
Two militants were killed in a fierce gunfight that raged for several hours in Panzan following a search operation launched by the armed forces.
Clashes erupted soon after the youth took to streets and pelted stones on the forces. They responded by firing tear gas and pellets. In the process, over a dozen protesters were injured.
Earlier, a civilian, identified as Saleem Malik was killed by the armed forces during a cordon and search operation in Noorbagh area of Srinagar.
Senior PDP leader Altaf Bukhari termed the civilian killing as ‘cold blooded murder’.
He demanded an impartial probe at the highest level so that the culprits of this brutal killing are booked and brought to justice.
“Unfortunately some vested interests in security forces have become trigger happy and feel emboldened after every such incident in Kashmir. Like in any other part of the State, such forces with nefarious designs, want to shatter the semblance of peace and tranquility in Srinagar city,” he said.
