Civilian dies in accidental fire in Haal Pulwama
Civilian dies in accidental fire in Haal Pulwama
By Mir Danish/PTK
Press Trust Of Kashmir Srinagar Oct 05:- A civilian who sustained ‘critical’ injuries after a bullet hit him in Haal village of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district has succumbed to injuries.
An official said that a rifle of security personnel went off accidentally in which one civilian received critical injuries.
He identified injured youth as Asif Ahmed, a resident of Poterwal Shopian.
He said that Asif was shifted to nearby hospital from where he has been referred to SMHS Srinagar where he succumbed to injuries.
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Meanwhile Additional Director General of Police Kashmir zone, Vijay Kumar on Wednesday said that the cop, whose rifle went off accidentally, resulting in the death of a civilian, has been arrested, while a case has also been registered.
“Today while on duty at Haal #Pulwama, rifle of a Policeman accidentally went off resulting in injuries to a person. The injured person was immediately evacuated to the hospital by Police. Later on, the injured person namely Mohd Asif Padroo S/O Mohd Ayub Padroo R/O Poterwaal Shopian succumbed to his injuries at hospital. Case registered and Policeman arrested. Further investigation going on,” police tweeted.
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