Civilian killed in firing incident in Shopian in J&K
The circumstances of the incident are being probed, the officials said, adding further details are awaited.
By PTI | Updated:
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A civilian was allegedly killed in cross-firing between militants and a CRPF party in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, police said.
The civilian has been identified as Shahid Ahmad.
“Around 1030 hrs unidentified terrorists attacked a Naka party of 178 Battalion of CRPF at Babapora in Shopian,” the police said.
They said the CRPF retaliated with fire and “during cross-firing” one person got killed.
Further details are being ascertained, the police added.
The civilian has been identified as Shahid Ahmad.
“Around 1030 hrs unidentified terrorists attacked a Naka party of 178 Battalion of CRPF at Babapora in Shopian,” the police said.
They said the CRPF retaliated with fire and “during cross-firing” one person got killed.
Further details are being ascertained, the police added.
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