Jammu and Kashmir: 2 regular citizens murdered by security powers in Shopian

Jammu and Kashmir: 2 regular citizens murdered by security powers in Shopian

Two civilians were killed today when security forces allegedly fired on a group of stone pelters in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir.

The protestors pelted stones on a security force convoy passing through Ganovpora village in Shopian district, police officials said.

The security forces allegedly fired few rounds to chase away the protesters in which several persons were injured.

Two of the injured persons, identified as Javaid Ahmad Bhat and Suhail Javid Lone, succumbed to injuries.

The officials said that another youth was rushed to a hospital in Srinagar in a critical condition for specialised treatment.

The situation in Ganovpora and adjoining areas is tense following the killing of the youths. The incident has led to separatists calling for a bandh in Kashmir tomorrow.