Two civilians were killed today when security forces fired on a group ofstone pelters in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir.

SSP Shopian Sri Ram Ambarkar told India Today that the Army convoy cameunder heavy stone pelting at Ganapora area in Shopian. The soldiers inretaliation opened few shots resulting in injuries to few youth, he said.

“Two of the injured died and the condition of other injured is beingascertained,” Ambarkar said.

Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Shopian Dr Bashir told media agencies that theyreceived at least eight injured persons in the hospital of which the twoseriously wounded succumbed to injuries.

Two of the injured youth who succumbed to injuries have been identified asJavaid Ahmad Bhat and Suhail Javid Lone.

The situation in Ganovpora and adjoining areas is tense following thekilling of the youths.

Meanwhile, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan told IndiaToday that deputy commissioner Shopian has been asked to probe into theincident. “The officer has been asked to complete the inquiry within 20days,” he added.

Separatists joint leadership has given a strike call on Sunday against thekillings in Kashmir.