Terror raid sparks clashes in Kashmir, 7 civilians dead

Seven civilians have been killed and dozens injured after security forces opened fire during clashes in south Kashmir.

News Deskbdnews24.com
Published : 15 Dec 2018, 09:56 AM
Updated : 15 Dec 2018, 09:56 AM

The clashes began at Pulwama District after three terror suspects were gunned down during a joint operation on Saturday morning, according to a report by NDTV.

The terror suspects were allegedly hiding in an orchard at Pulwama's Sirnoo village. A soldier was also killed in the pre-dawn operation.

“The violence has led to a tense situation in the region, drawing sharp political reactions,” says the report.

“Eyewitnesses say the locals killed had bullet injuries in their head and chest. Several others young people who were injured in the pellet shotgun firing and clashes were taken to hospitals in south Kashmir and capital Srinagar.”

The violence spread to neighbouring villages following the death of the civilians. Jammu and Kashmir leaders Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah have blamed the administration for the violence.

The operation was launched by the army, the police and the CRPF after they received specific information about the presence of three local terrorists in an orchard, police sources told NDTV.

Internet services were suspended in Pulwama. Rail services between Kashmir Valley and Banihal town in Jammu region were also cancelled due to tensions.