Indian troops martyr Kashimri youth in IOK

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Indian troops in thier fresh act of terrorism have martyred a Kashmiri youth in Pulwama district, today (Tuesday).

The youth was killed by troops during a cordon and search operation in Awantipora area of the district. The operation was going on till last reports came in.

Meanwhile, violent cordon and search operations are going for the past 12 days in Ganderbal, Bandipore, Kupwara, Baramulla, Srinagar, Islamabad, Kulgam, Shopian, Ramban, Doda, Kistwara and several other towns and areas of the territory.

Earlier, Over 10,000 innocent people have been arrested by Indian forces over fears of unrest following the complete lockdown imposed in the valley on Aug 5.

India had abrogated Article 370 on August 5 withdrawing special status given to occupied Kashmir.

A local magistrate said last month that over 4,000 people had been arrested under the controversial Public Safety Act.