Many shopkeepers injured, 4 of them shifted to DH Kulgam for specialised treatment
Umaisar Gull Ganie
Kulgam, Feb 01 : Residents of Damhal Hanjipora and it’s adjacent areas staged protest on Saturday afternoon against the alleged harassment of forces in the area.
Reports wire service— said that at least half a dozen shopkeepers were injured after they were ‘ruthlessly beaten’ by government forces at Damhal Hanjipora area of Kulgam.
They said that soon after militant posters were spotted in the area, forces went berserk and started beating what ever came in their way.
During the incident, at least half dozen shopkeepers suffered injuries, they said.
Official sources said that injured shopkeepers were taken to nearby hospital from where doctors referred four of them to DH Kulgam for specialized treatment.
They identified the injured shopkeepers as Javid Ahmad (31), Reyaz Ahmad (27), Sameer Ahmad (24), Gowhar Ahmad (22) and Abdul Rashid (36).
Soon after the incident, hundreds of locals assembled and staged protest and were demanding stern action against the erring forces personnel, eyewitnesses said
Protesters also blocked traffic on Damhal Hanjipora Kulgam road for hours and were demanding personal intervention of Deputy Commissioner (DC) concerned for appropriate action against government forces.
A police officer told that, “We have taken cognizance of the incident and necessary legal action will be initiated in the case”.(KNO)
