A video showing a Kashmiri youth being used as a human shield by the Indian army in held-Kashmir, surfaced online on Thursday, causing much rage.
The clip shows a young man tied in front of an army vehicle in what seems to be an apparent attempt to shield the Indian army from protestors. In the background, an army soldier can be heard saying: “Those who throw stones will meet the same fate.
Taking notice of the incident, former Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, Omar Abdullah expressed his shock on Twitter. “This young man was TIED to the front of an army jeep to make sure no stones were thrown at the jeep? This is just so shocking!!!!,” he said while sharing the vide
Kashmiri boy tied infront of vehicle by Indian army used as human shield. Where r the Indian media, failed cricketers & HR groups. #Kashmir pic.twitter.com/uqhjtkE0o5
— Ayaan Maqsood (@ayaanmaqsood) April 14, 2017
According to Indian Express, the incident took place in a village at Beerwah. Speaking to the newspaper, Indian army spokesperson said the video was being verified.
Earlier this week, Indian forces killed at least four Kashmiri youth during a military operation in the Keran area of Kupwara district. Curfew-like curbs were also imposed on the movement of people across several parts of the Himalayan region to ensure the Indian by-polls were conducted successfully.