The authorities imposed curfew in volatile old parts of Srinagar on Thursday a day after security forces shot dead a youngster and wounded three others while retreating from area domination duties on polling day in the capital city. A complete shutdown was observed in other parts of the valley even as the authorities have ordered a judicial probe into the killing.
The civilian Bashir Ahmad Bhat was killed in Nawakadal area of old Srinagar when paramilitary CRPF personnel were attacked by stone-pelters. Police said Bhat was hit by a bullet when miscreants entered into a scuffle with paramilitary personnel as they attempted to snatch a rifle. The CRPF denied its involvement saying security personnel belonging to other forces were also present on site.