SRINAGAR AUG 13 (TNS): In occupied Kashmir, Indian troops in their continued state terrorism martyred one more youth in Shopian district, today. The youth was martyred by the troops during a siege and search operation in Awneera area of the district.
The troops blasted four residential houses during the operation that began late last night in Awneera area. Personnel from 55 Rashtriya Rifles, special operations group of police and Central Reserve Police Force are jointly taking part in the operation.
The violent operation by Indian troops led to forceful protests in the area. Many civilians were injured when Indian troops resorted to pellet firing on the protesters. The injured were shifted to District Hospital Kulgam for treatment.
On the other hand, a civilian, identified as Imtiyaz Ahmad Mir, who was injured in an explosion in Dalgate area of Srinagar on Saturday succumbed at Soura hospital this morning. Imtiyaz was injured during an explosion near Budyari Chowk, Dalgate on Saturday evening.
