Youth killed in CRPF firing in Kashmir
Reports said that early Saturday morning, severe clashes took place between some youth and police in the area. The youth were protesting
against the Tral killing and arrest of several separatist leaders by the state government.
Hurriyat hardliner Syed Ali Shah Geelani has called for a complete shutdown in Kashmir. Geelani is already under house arrest.
Reports said that as the youth resorted to stone pelting, CRPF men opened fire, resulting in the death of a youth.
Meanwhile, Masarat Alam was on Friday night remanded in seven-day police custody by a Budgam court for anti-national activity.
The 45-year-old hardliner was arrested from his home in Habbakadal area of the city early this morning and slapped with charges of leading
seditious activities and waging a war against the nation.
(Saleem Iqbal Qadri)
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