Civilians killed in army firing in Shopian laid to rest

Both the civilians killed in army firing in Shopian district of south Kashmir yesterday were laid to rest last night amid pro-freedom slogans.

Javed Ahmad Bhat and Suhail Javed Lone were laid to rest at their ancestral graveyards in Balpora and Ganowpora villages respectively.

   

The duo was killed after army opened fire on protesters in Ganowpora village yesterday afternoon.

An eye witness said that protests erupted after locals resisted the army move to remove banners of a militant who was killed in a gunfight with forces in Chaigund village on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, locals are visiting the families of the slain civilians to offer prayers and condolences.

Reports said that forces have been deployed in strength in the area to prevent any rallies and protests.

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