PDP demands probe into minor's death by pellets

The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) demanded a time-bound probe into the death of a minor boy allegedly due to pellet injuries suffered during clashes between protesters and security forces here

Srinagar: The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) demanded a time-bound probe into the death of a minor boy allegedly due to pellet injuries suffered during clashes between protesters and security forces here.

“PDP has demanded ab immediate, time- bound probe into Junaid Ahmad Akhoon’s death and desires action against those found guilty,” a party spokesman said in a statement here. Junaid was allegedly injured during clashes between protesters and security forces in Safakadal area of the city on Friday and later succumbed to the injuries at a hospital.

The spokesman said the party is anguished over reports of use of “unwarranted force”.

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