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
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Police in action against the protesters who defied curfew and tried to march to Hazratbal Shrine at Nati Pora in Srinagar
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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First Published: Aug 16 2016 | 10:42 AM IST
