Pakistan

Three dead as Indian troops storm mosque, houses in held-Kashmir

Occupied forces also used pellet guns, injuring many protesters

News Desk August 13, 2017

A funeral procession is in progress in occupied Kashmir. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE

Indian troops killed three youth in occupied Kashmir on Sunday during a search operation in Awneera area of the Shopian district, Kashmir Media Service reported.

Umar Majid Sheikh, resident of Khathpora Yaripora, Adil Malik, resident of Malikgund Shopian, and Irfanul Sheikh, resident of Malldaira Shopian, were killed after Indian forces stormed a mosque and four houses during the siege that began late Saturday night.

Indian troops kill another youth in occupied Kashmir

At least two Indian soldiers were also killed and several others injured when protesters attacked the occupied forces taking part in the operation. The Indian troops also used pellet guns, leaving a number of protesters wounded who were shifted to District Hospital Kulgam.

COMMENTS (4)

Adbul Hassan | 7 years ago | Reply Some old picture. Why can't the media just state the facts without bias. When will our media be free from the clutches of the Govt. This is the reason why Pakistani Media is never taken seriously.

kp | 7 years ago | Reply clear message from Indian Government, Terrorists are not safe even if they hide in mosques as well. Good job Forces eliminate all terrorists

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