Srinagar, Dec 19 (KNS): A woman was Tuesday killed after being hit by a bullet during clashes near the encounter site in Batmurran village of South Kashmir's Shopian district.
Reports identified the slain woman as Ruby Jan, wife of Manzoor Ahmad.
Officials said that Ruby was hit by a bullet in her abdomen during clashes. "She was rushed to a hospital but died on the way," they said.
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South Kashmir Range, S P Pani confirmed that the civilian who was critically injured has succumbed to his injuries.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
"#Shopian update:One civilian who was critically injured in the cross fire has succumbed. We request people not to come out as the area is still not cleared.@JmuKmrPolice," he wrote on his official twitter handle.
Meanwhile, reports said that scores of youth received injuries during the clashes between youth and forces that broke out following the killing of two militants in an encounter in Batmurran village. (KNS)