Those coming to encounter sites are 'committing suicide', says J&K DGP

Stone pelting at the security forces has emerged a major menace in the valley.

With a recent rise in civilian casualities during operations against the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, Director General of Police SP Vaid on Thursday appealed to youngsters to stay away from the encounter sites.

Speaking to ANI, Vaid said a 'bullet does not see who it is going to hit', adding that those coming to encounter sites were 'committing suicide'.

Expressing concern over the stone pelting at the security forces, the DGP said that some people are misleading the youths and provoking them to reach encounter sites and pelt stones.

One terrorist and three civilians were killed in an encounter that took place at Budgam in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.

As the encounter began, scores of locals came out on the streets and began pelting stones at the security forces. In the clashes, two civilians were killed.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has also appealed to the youth to not indulge in stone pelting.

Army Chief Bipin Rawat had earlier warned civilians who prevent the army from doing its job by reaching encounter sites and said that strict action would be taken against them.

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