Army Orders Inquiry into Qazigund Firing Incident that Killed 3 People

Srinagar:An inquiry has been ordered into the incident that took place in Churat, Qazigund where three people were killed after Army opened fire.

"The Army deeply regrets, the unfortunate loss of life in the incident at Churat, Qazigund, where the troops were forced to open fire yesterday when a large mob turned violent, resorting to heavy stone pelting and attempted to snatch weapons from the soldiers," said a Defense spokesman.

The Army also appealed to the people to maintain peace and refrain from attacking security forces or their vehicles.

A police spokesman said that the security force came under heavy stone pelting by miscreants from two sides while removing a road blockade at Churat,Qazigund.

"Some miscreants tried to snatch weapons from them and tried to set ablaze the vehicles. Despite repeated warnings the mob did not disperse and army fired in self defence in an effort to move out from the spot," added the spokesman.