Violence in Kashmir continues, 2 killed, 8 injured

Srinagar, Sep 17: The violence in Kashmir continues to be grim on Friday, Sep 17, that has killed two persons and injured eight despite curfew for the sixth consecutive day.

The incident occurred when security forces allegedly opened fire to quell stone-pelting mobs in Budgam district of central Kashmir.

The situation in the area remains tense as hundreds of people have gathered on the roads to protest against the security forces firing, sources said.

Geelani-led Hurriyat has asked people from North Kashmir to march to Palhallan in Baramulla district, while the residents of Ganderbal and Srinagar were asked to head to Humhama area of Budgam.

The worst affected areas since the violence broke out are Pampore, Humhama and Palhallan.

With the death of two persons, the toll in the Valley has risen to 92.

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