ANANTNAG: A youth was killed in valley an atleast twenty two persons, including 10 cops, were injured during clashes in Anantnag town of south Kashmir on Saturday.
Accornding to the reports reaching paigaam.in , youth took to streets and staged protests soon after Eid prayers concluded at Eidgah.
The reports suggest that the protesting youth pelted stones on the the forces deployed in the area. The forces responded by firing tear gas and pellets, triggering further clashes.
At least twelve youth were injured in the forces’ action who were later shifted to district hospital Anantnag for treatment.
One among the injured, identified as Sheeraz Ahmad Naikoo of Brakpora succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. Medical Superintendent district hospital Anantnag Dr Majid Mehrab said the deceased had suffered pellet injuries in his throat and head.
Two youth hit by pellets in their eyes were referred to Srinagar for specialized treatment.
At least ten policemen were injured during the clashes who were identified as Aijaz Ahmad ( No . 1275 A) Mohammad Ashraf ( No. 568 ) resident of Shangus, Bilal Ahmad (DPL, Anantnag ) R/O Kulgam, Aaqib Shafi (No. 1067 A ) Altaf Hussain ( No. 1020 A ) Haroon Mir ( No.1353 A ) Irshad Iqbal Khan ( No. 983 A), J P Singh son of Herpal Singh and Mohammad Afzal.
