Kashmir unrest: 2 killed as stone-pelting protestors clash with security forces

Taking the death toll in the ongoing unrest in the Valley to 60

Police in action against the protesters who defied curfew and tried to march to Hazratbal Shrine at Nati Pora in Srinagar

Last Updated : Aug 16 2016 | 11:52 AM IST

Two youth were killed and six others injured on Tuesday in security forces action against stone-pelting protestors in Magam area of central Kashmir's Budgam district, taking the death toll in the ongoing unrest in the Valley to 60.

"A group of youth pelted stones at a Central Reserve Police Force vehicle at Aripathan in Magam area this morning," a police official said.

"In the retaliatory action by the security forces, two youth were killed while six others sustained injuries," the official added.

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Kashmir unrest: 2 killed as stone-pelting protestors clash with security forces

Taking the death toll in the ongoing unrest in the Valley to 60