Three Kashmiris martyred by Indian forces in IoK

Indian forces claimed the civilians were killed during a search operation

At least three Kashmiris were martyred on Friday by Indian troops in the Kupwara district of Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK), reported Radio Pakistan.

The incident took place during a search operation at the Kanthwali Jammugund in Keran area of the district, according to the Kashmir Media Service (KMS).

Separately in a statement, the Chairman All Parties Hurriyet Conference (APHC) Syed Ali Geelani said that stability, peace and development of South Asia is linked to the settlement of the Kashmir dispute.



Earlier this month, at least seven people were killed leading to angry retaliatory protests and violent street clashes across the restive Himalayan region.

The occupied valley has witnessed a surge in violence with more than 100 people killed since the start of the year.

In the latest incident, Indian forces killed three ‘gunmen’ and a civilian allegedly being used as a human shield in Kulgam district in southern Kashmir, police said.