In Occupied Kashmir, Indian troops in their fresh act of state terrorism martyred three more youth in Kupwara district, today, taking the toll to five in less than past twenty four hours.
The three youth were killed by the troops during violent cordon and search operations in Tangdhar area of the district, today, while two youth were killed on Sunday. An Indian soldier was also shot dead during the operation in the area.
Meanwhile, complete shutdown was observed in Bandipora and Pulwama districts to protest against the killing of youth by Indian troops. All shops and other business establishments were closed while traffic was off the road.
The Chairman All Parties Hurriyat Conference, Syed Ali Gilani addressing a seminar in Srinagar said the people of Kashmir demand their legitimate right as promised and accepted by the world community. He added that the Kashmiris were killed, maimed and detained and their properties vandalized on one pretext or another for raising their just demand.
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