21, Jan 2016

Police said that the civilian Parvaz Ahmad Guroo, who was killed, was part of the mob that was involved in stone-pelting on the security forces.
Written by Mir Ehsan | Srinagar | Updated: January 21, 2016 3:05 am
Police said that the civilian Parvaz Ahmad Guroo, who was killed, was part of the mob that was involved in stone-pelting on the security forces.
A resident of Naina Batpora village in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district was killed during a clash between villagers and the police that broke out soon after a militant was killed in an encounter in the area.
“Soon after the encounter ended, some people began rioting. Many security personnel sustained injuries and one person died in the clashes,’’ said Deputy Inspector General of Police (South Kashmir) Nitish Kumar. Following the clashes, the train service between Baramulla and Banihal was also
“The security forces exercised maximum restraint and 17 security personnel, including an officer, got injured. A police vehicle was also set ablaze by the mob. During the uncontrolled rioting, three rioters received firearm injuries, out of which, one Parvaiz Ahmed Guroo succumbed to his injuries. The condition of other two rioters is said to be stable,” said police.
Medical Superintendent of SMHS Hospital in Pulwama, Nazir Choudhary, said that four men were admitted to the hospital with bullet injuries.