Srinagar:
Killing of three civilians in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district has evoked condemnation and protests by political parties demanding justice for victims. The three men were found dead on Friday hours after they were detained for questioning by the army. At least seven other villagers, who were also detained, have been injured and shifted to hospital for treatment. A compensation of ₹ 10 lakh has been announced for the families of the victims.
Over a dozen men from Gujjar community were detained a day after major terrorist attack on army in which four soldiers were killed in action and three others were injured. In a statement, the army said search operations are on and the matter is under investigation.
Tension gripped the area after the deaths and internet services have been suspended in Poonch and Rajouri districts. A larger number of police and paramilitary forces have been deployed in Bafliaz and Surankote areas to prevent any protests and roads leading to Bafliaz have also been closed.
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