Four protesters killed in jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar: At least four people were killed and about two dozen injured in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday in a clash between a group of protesters and the security forces, police said.
Alleging desecration of a mosque and beating up of an Imam by some Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, a group of protesters stormed a BSF camp in Gool town of Ramban district.
High tension gripped Gool, Ramban, Chanderkote and Batote towns in the district. A violent mob also tried to set afire the district magistrate’s office in the district headquarters town of Ramban. Police were trying to bring the situation under control.
Protesters blocked the strategic Jammu-Srinagar national highway at some places. Minister of State for Home Sajad Kitchloo and top police officials have rushed to Ramban to take stock of the situation.
Meanwhile, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde has ordered a probe into the incident. Shinde said that any use of excessive force or irresponsible action will be dealt with strictly.
