Srinagar: In occupied Kashmir, one youth was killed and several others injured, when Indian troops opened fire on peaceful protesters in Badgam today morning.
People took to the streets in Narbal area of Badgam against the arrest of senior Hurriyet leader, Masarrat Aalam Butt, and recent killing of two youth by Indian troops in Tral. The troops opened fire on the protesters, killing one youth and injuring several others.
Meanwhile, the city is completely shut down today, to protest against Indian state terrorism in the territory.
Call for the shutdown has been given by the veteran Hurriyet leader Syed Ali Gilani, to register protest against the killing of civilians by the troops in Tral town and illegal arrest of senior Hurriyet leader, Masarrat Aalam Butt.