Civilian Injured As Troops Open Fire On Protesters In Shopian

A youth was critically injured after Indian troops opened fire on protesters during a cordon and search operation in Shopian district in Indian occupied Kashmir.

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Jun, 2018 ) :A youth was critically injured after Indian troops opened fire on protesters during a cordon and search operation in Shopian district in Indian occupied Kashmir.

According to Kashmir Media Service, the troops laid a siege around Daramdora area of the district and started door-to-door searches. Youth of the area staged demonstrations against the operation and pelted the troops with stones.

The troops opened fire on the protesters causing critical injuries to one youth identified as Jahangir Ahmad Lone. He was shifted to SMHS Hospital in Srinagar.

The occupation authorities snapped mobile internet services in the area.

Meanwhile, people took to the streets and clashed with the troops after they launched an operation in Hajin area of Bandipora district. The protesters forced the troops to call off the operation and leave the area.