Summary:
Srinagar, Oct 24 (PTI) A civilian was killed in “cross-firing” after militants attacked CRPF personnel in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, police said.
The incident evoked strong reactions from mainstream political parties in the Valley, which demanded a probe into it.
The civilian killed has been identified as Shahid Ahmad.
“Around 1030 hrs, unidentified terrorists attacked a naka party of 178 Bn CRPF at Babapora, Shopian,” police said.
They said the CRPF retaliated the fire and during “cross-firing” one person was killed.
Further details are being ascertained, they added.