Srinagar, July 19 (KNS): Army has ordered an inquiry into the killing of three civilians in Churhat village in Qazigund on southern Anantnag district.
Army spokesman in a statement issued to KNS today said that it deeply regrets the unfortunate loss of life in the incident at Churat, Qazigund where the troops were forced to open fire yesterday, when a large mob turned violent resorting to heavy stone pelting and attempted to snatch weapons from the soldiers.
Expressing grief over the loss of life and injuries sustained by the protesters, Army today appealed to the people to maintain peace and refrain from attacking security forces or their vehicles or establishments thus creating situations where the security forces are left with no option but to retaliate in self defence.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
The Army also pledges to provide all possible assistance to the bereaved families and to the persons injured in the unfortunate incident. (KNS)