Civilian injured in Kashmir as army fires on protesters

A civilian was injured after the army reportedly opened fire on protesters in south Kashmir's Kulgam district on Monday morning.

Reports said incident occurred after some youths pelted stones on an army patrol in Hawoora-Mishpora village of Qaimoh in Kulgam, 65 km from here.The injured youth,



identified as Arif Lone, was hit by a bullet in his mouth, hospital officials said.

Locals claimed that the army ransacked several houses and thrashed the inmates.

An army spokesperson said they were ascertaining the details about the incident.