2 youth injured after army opens fire in Pulwama

Picture: Qisar Mir

Srinagar, March 30: Two youth, riding a motorcycle, were injured when army opened fire at them after they allegedly ignored a signal to stop at Bandzoo area of Pulwama in south Kashmir.

A police officer said at around 18:15 hours, army signaled to stop a motorcyclist along with pillion at Bandzoo Pulwama.

The motorcyclist ignored the signal and tried to flee from the spot after which army fired few gunshots due to which they suffered injuries. The injured were identified as Shahid Farooq and Suhail Ahad Dar.

And the motorcycle as Shahid Farooq son of Farooq of Prichoo Pulwama. Both have been shifted to Srinagar hospital for specialized treatment. (GNS)