Lok Sabha polls : Firing on protestors in Budgam, 3 injured

Lok Sabha polls : Firing on protestors in Budgam, 3 injured

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Srinagar : Three persons were injured on Thursday after government forces opened fire on protesters in Hafroo village of Chadoora area of Budgam district, amid the parliamentary elections in the two constituencies of the state.

Reports said that protestors pelted stones on government forces deployed in the area for polling. The forces retaliated by firing bullets and pellets, resulting in injuries to three people.

Earlier, clashes were also reported from Beerwah, Kandoora, Chewdara, Kawoosa and Rathsun villages of the district.

Reports also said that youth pelted stones on government forces deployed for polling duty and polling stations and forces retaliated by using tear smoke shells and pellets to disperse the protestors.

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