Man Killed In CRPF Firing In "Self-Defence" In J&K Gets Quiet Burial

Several political leaders have condemned the killing that took place amid security alert in Kashmir in the wake of civilian killings by terrorists.

A quiet burial was given to 30-year-old Parvez Ahmad, who was killed in firing by security forces at Anantnag yesterday. Police have said CRPF personnel opened fire in "self-defence" at the SUV Pervez was in when the vehicle did not stop at a checkpost despite being signalled to.

They have said the vehicle did not have a number plate and sped towards the naka party. "It was challenged by the troops on duty. Troops fired in self-defence and one person died," said Vijay Kumar, Inspector General of Police, Kashmir.

The pictures of Parvez's body lying in the vehicle have gone viral. Several political leaders have condemned the killing that took place amid high security alert in the Valley in the wake of recent civilian killings by terrorists.

"Perviaz Ahmed a tribal Muslim was killed last night by CRPF. Who will speak for him, he was also citizen of J&K. His funeral was held early morning, even his family was not able to attend nimaz jinaza. What was his fault. #Kashmir," said tribal activist Guftar Ahmad.