Burhan Wani encounter: 10 civilians killed, 200 injured, 6 companies of CRPF rushed to Kashmir

 

Mobile internet and train service have been suspended after the death of Hizbul commander. The authorities have even suspended Amarnath Yatra to prevent any untoward events.

  To control the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, government has dispatched  6 companies of CRPF to the Valley.

- 3 militants, including Burhan Wani, were killed in exchange of fire with the security forces.

- Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested 18 militants, including 2-3 foreign terrorists, this year.

- 96 police personnel were severely injured during clashes.

- 7 of the 8 protesters died due to retaliatory action by security personnel while the 8th protester died due to drowning.

- Firing took place after protesters forcibly entered security camp and tried to seize weapons.

- Protesters torched 3 police stations and Tehsil office in Tral.

- At least 20 security force establishments have come under attack during the protests.

MOBILE SERVICES SUSPENDED

Following the gunbattle that killed Jammu and Kashmir's most wanted Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani (21), authorities today suspended mobile internet services in Kashmir valley.

The move was taken in a bid to prevent anti-social elements from spreading rumours. Apart from mobile internet services, train services from Baramulla in Kashmir region to Banihal town in Jammu have also been suspended.

"We want to normalise the situation at the earliest," police sources said.

Curfew-like restrictions were imposed in the entire district of Pulwama and in towns of Anantnag, Shopian, Pulgam and Sopore. In Srinagar, restrictions have been imposed in areas falling under seven police stations which include Nowhatta, Khanyar, Rainawari, M.R. Gunj, Safakadal, Maisuma, Kralkhud. All school board exams scheduled for the day have been postponed.