Restrictions again as separatists call for march against civilian’s killing

Authorities imposed restrictions in several areas of Kashmir on Friday to foil a march called by separatists to Shopian against the killing of a 22-year-old student by security forces earlier this week.

The Valley’s separatist leaders called for a shutdown after Adil Ahmed of the southern district of Shopian was killed on Tuesday night.

Ahmed was hit by a bullet in the chest when a stone-pelting mob clashed with forces to distract them from a cordon and search operation in the area. They also asked people from all over south Kashmir to march towards Shopian to Ahmed’s residence. Most business establishments remained closed while a few vehicles were seen on streets. All educational institutions were shut to prevent students from protesting and the Kashmir University postponed all exams scheduled for the day.

ARMY PAYS TRIBUTE TO SLAIN SOLDIER

The Army on Friday paid tributes to soldier Tara Bahadur Roka who was killed a day earlier during a gun-battle with infiltrators along the LoC in Nowgam sector in which three militants were gunned down.

Minister of state for defence Dr Subhash Bhamre joined the ceremony. “Lt Gen JS Sandhu, Chinar Corps Commander, and all ranks paid homage to the martyr in a solemn ceremony, which was also attended by officials from other security agencies including DGP, J-K,” an army spokesperson said . Roka’s mortal remains will be taken to Subathu in Himachal Pradesh for last rites. HTC

THE VALLEY’S SEPARATIST LEADERS CALLED FOR A SHUTDOWN AFTER ADIL AHMED OF THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF SHOPIAN WAS KILLED ON TUESDAY NIGHT