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Civilian killed in Army firing

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Press Trust of India Srinagar
A civilian was killed allegedly in Army firing during an ambush in north Kashmirs Kupwara district, police said today.

Asif Iqbal, a driver by profession, was injured in firing by Army personnel during an ambush at Thandipora area of Kupwaralast night, a police official said.

He said the forces had laid an ambush in the area following intelligence inputs about the movement of militants.

Iqbal was rushed to a hospital at Kralpora where from he was referred to a hospital here, but he succumbed on the way, the official said.

He saidfurther details are awaited.

Army officials were not available for a comment.
 

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First Published: Dec 17 2017 | 9:20 AM IST

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