Indian forces martyr three in held Kashmir

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Three Kashmiri youth were martyred on Sunday in another incident of aggression by Indian occupation forces in the Khudwani village located in Kulgam district.

According to the Kashmir Media Service, the three youngsters were martyred during a cordon and search operation in the district. However, an official of the Indian forces claimed that the youths were martyred during a gunfight.

Director-General of Police (DGP) SP Vaid said that bodies of the three youth have been recovered.

On the other hand, authorities have blocked internet services in the twin districts of Islamabad and Kulgam following the “recent wave of terrorism”.

Last month, at least five Kashmiris were martyred in Pulwama and Kupwara districts. According to reports, the occupying forces’ troops had fired bullets, pellets and teargas shells to disperse the protesters, triggering severe clashes. One more youth was martyred while several others were injured in the troops’ action.

Moreover, three youth were martyred in Kulgam district on June 25 during a cordon and search operation in Qaimoh area of the district.

In June alone, Indian troops killed at least 33 Kashmiris, including four minors. According to reports, during the period, at least 236 people were injured due to the use of brute force, including firing of bullets, pellets, PAVA and teargas shells by the Indian army, paramilitary and police personnel on peaceful protesters.
At least 176 persons, including Hurriyet activists and students, were arrested during house raids and crackdown operations in the month.