Kashmir firing: Five injured in clashes with security forces in Kupwara district

Army opened fired on an angry mob after the demonstrations over the deaths of four civilians in Kupwara district became violent

Kashmir firing, Kupwara
Security jawans petrolling a street during restrictions at Lal Chowk in Srinagar. Photo: PTI
IANS Srinagar
Last Updated : Apr 15 2016 | 6:28 PM IST

At least five people were injured on Friday when security forces allegedly opened fire on an angry mob protesting the deaths of four civilians in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, police said.

On April 13, protests had erupted in Handwara town of Kupwara district, following allegations that a girl student, on her way home, was molested by soldiers posted in an army picket in the town.

Protestors had pelted stones at the army picket to which the security forces retailed by firing.
 

 

 

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First Published: Apr 15 2016 | 5:26 PM IST

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