Youth hit with bullet, three sustain pellets injuries in Kulgam

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KULGAM — Massive clashes erupted at an encounter site in Kulgam resulting in injuries to four youth.

One youth identified as Yawar Ahmad sustained bullet injury while as other three youth were hit with pellets in eyes.

Medical Superintendent Kulgam confirmed the injuries sustained by youth. “All were shifted to Srinagar hospital for specialized treatment,” he said.

Earlier, a militant was killed in an encounter that raged between government forces and militants in Tazipora Mohanpora village of Kulgam district.

An official said that a joint team of forces including 9 RR, 18 BN CRPF and SOG Kulgam launched search operation after having specific inputs about the presence of militants in the area.

“On intensifying search operation towards the suspected spot, hiding militants fired upon forces which triggered an encounter,” he said.

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