Indian troops martyr five youth in occupied Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Indian troops in their fresh state terrorism martyred five Kashmiri youth in Pulwama and Baramulla districts on Thursday, Kashmir Media Service reported.

As per details, the troops martyred three youth, Naseer Pandit, Umar Mir and Khalid Ahmed, and destroyed a residential house during a cordon and search operation in Dalipora area of Pulwama district in wee hours, today.

Another youth identified as Rayees Ahmed Dar was martyred and his brother, Younis Ahmed Dar, was injured in the firing of the troops in the area.

Following the killing of the

youth, massive clashes between protesters and Indian forces’ personnel were reported from the area. The occupation authorities have imposed curfew and suspended internet services in Pulwama district following the clashes.

Meanwhile, a 23-year-old Arshad Ahmed Dar, who was injured in Indian forces’ violent action on Monday at Chanabal in Pattan area of Baramulla district, succumbed to his injuries at Soura Institute of Medical Sciences in Srinagar. Arshad had multiple injuries of bullets and pellets including on his skull and both eyes, said Medical Superintendent of Soura hospital, Dr Farooq Jan.