Civilian Killed In Kashmir In Firing By Forces; Cops Say Shot In "Self Defence"
NDTV
The incident comes at a time when Kashmir is on high alert in the wake of civilian killings by terrorists.
A civilian was killed in firing by security forces in Kashmir's Anantnag today evening. Police said the man was killed when CRPF personnel at a checkpost opened fire in "self defence" at a vehicle that did not stop despite being signalled to.
The incident comes at a time when Kashmir is on high alert in the wake of civilian killings by terrorists. Over the past six days, seven people have been gunned down by terrorists.
The man killed in the incident was reportedly a resident of Jammu and was travelling back.
"The vehicle rushed towards the naka party. It was then challenged by the troops on duty. Troops fired in self-defence and one person died," said Vijay Kumar, Inspector General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir.
