Shoot-at-sight in Kistwar, curfew relaxed in Jammu and Samba
Shoot-at-sight orders have been issued in Kishtwar town, rocked by communal clashes, as security forces on Wednesday maintained a tight vigil.
By PTI |
JAMMU: Shoot-at-sight orders have been issued in Kishtwar town, rocked by communal clashes, as security forces on Wednesday maintained a tight vigil and strictly enforced curfew clamped there following violence in the wake of the Amarnath land row.
In Jammu city, Samba and Udhampur, curfew, which has been in force, was relaxed for varying periods to allow people to buy essential commodities. No untoward incident was reported during the relaxation, official sources said.
Two persons were killed yesterday and over 30 were injured in Kishtwar, about 250 kms from here, in police firing, clashes and a grenade blast.
Additional contingents of army, CRPF and police, which have been deployed in Kishtwar, were patrolling the town. Police vehicles fitted with public address systems announced shoot-at-sight orders this morning and asked people not to venture out of their homes, the sources said.
Police opened fire yesterday after groups of people belonging to two communities defied curfew orders leading to the clashes. Two persons, including a 13-year-old boy, were killed in the firing.
Of the more than 30 injured, nine of them were brought here and admitted to the Government Medical College and Hospital.
In Jammu city, Samba and Udhampur, curfew, which has been in force, was relaxed for varying periods to allow people to buy essential commodities. No untoward incident was reported during the relaxation, official sources said.
Two persons were killed yesterday and over 30 were injured in Kishtwar, about 250 kms from here, in police firing, clashes and a grenade blast.
Additional contingents of army, CRPF and police, which have been deployed in Kishtwar, were patrolling the town. Police vehicles fitted with public address systems announced shoot-at-sight orders this morning and asked people not to venture out of their homes, the sources said.
Police opened fire yesterday after groups of people belonging to two communities defied curfew orders leading to the clashes. Two persons, including a 13-year-old boy, were killed in the firing.
Of the more than 30 injured, nine of them were brought here and admitted to the Government Medical College and Hospital.
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