Separatists protest killing of civilians

Tribune News Service

Srinagar, July 9

Separatist activists affiliated with the joint resistance leadership held a protest in the city here on Monday to demonstrate against the recent civilian killings in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district.

The protesters had gathered at Abi Guzar in the city here to protest the recent killing of civilians. Three civilians, including a girl, were killed on Saturday in Kulgam district when the Army fired at protesters.

The protesters held placards showing photographs of slain civilians and raised slogans as they attempted to march towards Lal Chowk. The protesters were, however, intercepted by police.

Meanwhile, Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Yasin Malik in a joint statement condemned the killing of civilians.