Indian troops martyr 7 Kashmiris in IoK

SRINAGAR: In occupied Kashmir, Indian troops in a fresh massacre have martyred seven Kashmiris including a twelve-year-old boy, Atif Mir, in Bandipora, Baramulla and Shopian districts since Thursday.

The troops martyred these Kashmiris during violent cordon and search operations in Hajin, Kalantra and Gadapora areas.

A house was destroyed while bodies of two youth and minor Atif were charred beyond recognition due to the explosive material used by the troops during the operation in Hajin.

Several people were injured in Ratnipora area of Shopian, today, after Indian forces’ personnel fired bullets, pellets and teargas shells on demonstrations against the killing of the youth. Thousands of people attended the funeral prayers of one of the martyred youth, Aamir Rasool, in Sopore.

Complete shutdown was observed in Sopore town and its adjoining areas against the killing of the youth.