Situation worsens in Indian occupied Kashmir as killings continue

Situation worsens in Indian occupied Kashmir as killings continue

SRINAGAR: In occupied Kashmir, death toll in the latest Intifada has risen to 43 with the killing of two more youth by Indian forces and succumbing of another injured person.

The Intifada was triggered by the killing of top commander of Hizbul Mujahideen, Burhan Muzaffar Wani, on 8th July 2016.

Over 2,500 people have been injured due to firing of bullets, pellets and teargas shells by Indian troops and police on peaceful demonstrations during the ongoing Intifada.

More than 120 persons have received pellet injuries in eyes and many of them have lost their eyesight.

The occupation authorities continue to impose curfew and other restrictions in the territory on the 8th consecutive day on Saturday.

The authorities have put the Chairman of All Parties Hurriyet Conference, Syed Ali Gilani, and other Hurriyet leaders under house arrest or in illegal detention to prevent them from leading demonstrations against the killings.