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Custodial killings continue in occupied Kashmir

ISLAMABAD: Indian forces, continuing their brutalities against innocent citizens, killed a number of persons in custody in the Indian held occupied Kashmir, resulting in violent protest demonstrations reports Kashmir Media Service (KMS).

In Wagub, Sopore two Mujahideen Ali Mohammad Soofi and Altaf Ahmad were killed in custody. The Mujahideen had also inflicted heavy losses upon them during a clash.

In fateh Kadal a protest rally was in broughtout, against the custodial killing of two young men Shabbir Ahmad Gojri and Irshad Ahmad Ginai.

Both of them were martyred by the Indian troops in fake encounter. The Shaheeds were laid to rest in Mazar-e-Shuhda, Eidgah. The participants of the funeral raised slogans in favour of independence.

The Indian troops martyred another recently-released youth Mohammad Sultan at his residence in Qaziabad, Handwara which provoked demonstration by the residents.

The Mujahideen also clashed with Indian Forces at Kupwara killing and injuring a number of troops. One Mujahid Shakil Abbas was martyred, but his other companions managed to escape. APP