Srinagar, June 24, 2019 (PPI-OT): In occupied Kashmir, several people were injured when Indian troops used brute force against peaceful protesters in Pulwama town, today. People took to the streets in different areas of Pulwama town and staged forceful demonstrations against the killing of four youth by Indian troops.
The youth, Showket Ahmed, Azad Ahmed, Rafi Hassan Mir and Suhail Yousuf Butt, were martyred by the troops during a cordon and search operation in Daramdora area of Shopian district, yesterday. Indian troops fired pellets and teargas shells to disperse the protesters in Pulwama town, today. Several youth sustained injuries in the brutal actions of the troops.
Medical Superintendent District Hospital Pulwama, Dr Abdul Rashid Parra, told media that four youth hit by pellets were brought to the hospital for treatment. “One youth was referred to SMHS hospital in Srinagar for further treatment,” he said. Meanwhile, complete shutdown is being observed in Pulwama town against the killings.
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