Stone-throwers target CRPF convoy in Kashmir, six injured

Jammu | Friday | 15th June, 2018

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“Some miscreants started pelting stones on one of the buses of the CRPF convoy,” they added. JAMMU: At least six people including a CRPF man were injured when a group of miscreants on Thursday attacked a CRPF convoy in Banihal tehsil of Ramban district of Jammu & Kashmir.SSP Ramban, Mohan Lal said the attack took place around 11am when a bus ferrying CRPF personnel hit a parked car in the market leading to an argument.“The two sides had a heated altercation. Meanwhile some elements spread a rumour that a minor girl died after the bus hit the car, which created tension and panic among the people in the area,” sources said. Strict action will be taken against the accused. They also said that police patrolling the market ahead of Eid celebrations dispersed the stone pelters and protesters.Lal said, “Concerned SHO, his three PSOs, one CRPF personnel (havaldar) and one civilian were injured in this stone pelting incident.” Lal said a case has been registered and the rumour mongers have also been identified..