Youth injured in clashes in Kashmir

20 May,2018 10:06 AM IST |  Srinagar  |  IANS

According to the police, 9-year-old Rizwan Ahmad was injured in Arampora in Sopore late Saturday when a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) vehicle was attacked with stones by a group of youth


A Kashmiri protestor looks on during clashes with Indian government forces during a protest against the US and Israel after Friday prayers outside Jamia Masjid in downtown Srinagar on May 18, 2018. Pic/AFP

Srinagar: A youth was seriously injured during clashes between a group of youth and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, police said on Sunday.

According to the police, 9-year-old Rizwan Ahmad was injured in Arampora in Sopore late Saturday when a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) vehicle was attacked with stones by a group of youth.

Doctors treating the injured youth said Ahmad had been hit by a rubber bullet in his head.

"He was referred to SKIMS in Srinagar for specialized treatment", doctors said.

Police said they have registered a case in this incident.

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