Violent Operations by Indian Forces, 9 Kashmiris Killed in 24 Hours

SRINAGAR: At least nine Kashmiri people have been killed in the last 24 hours in alleged clashes during the recent state terrorism by Indian forces in occupied Kashmir.

At least 50 militants have been killed in fighting between the occupying Indian army and militants in the Occupied Territories since April, Dawn reported, citing a report by the French news agency AFP. 23 Indian soldiers were also killed.

Indian officials and locals say the recent clashes erupted when a village in the southern part of the valley was cordoned off by police and army on suspicion of armed presence.

Indian Army spokesman Colonel Rajesh Kalia said that a clash broke out during which five people were killed. Two more people were suspected to be in the besieged homes, a police officer said.

On the other hand, Radio Pakistan reported that Indian forces also cordoned off the Panjura area in Shopian district and killed four Kashmiri youths during a search operation, after which the number of Kashmiris killed by the occupying Indian forces in 24 hours was nine. Done.

Meanwhile, hundreds of Kashmiris protested against the actions of the occupying Indian army and pelted stones at the Indian army, chanting slogans like 'Go to India, go back'.

Police in riot gear stormed a rally on Friday, removing hundreds of protesters by truck.

It may be recalled that on August 5 last year, India had abolished the special status of occupied Kashmir, after which a permanent curfew has been imposed there.

Curfews have been eased in recent months, but there is a complete lockdown in the valley due to the corona virus.

It is to be noted that a day before these incidents, a young man was shot dead by unknown persons in Spoor area while the cause of the murder could not be ascertained.

The Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), citing the Kashmir Media Service, reported that the Hurriyat leaders paid tribute to the nine slain Kashmiri youth and called for immediate intervention from the United Nations and the international community. He demanded an end to the massacre in the valley.

Jammu and Kashmir Youth Social Forum Chairman Omar Adil Dar while condemning Indian state terrorism said that the world's unserious attitude towards the death of innocent Kashmiris was the real reason for the massacre.