Stonepelters make operation difficult, 40 CRPF jawans injured
Three civilians were killed in security forces' action against protesters near an encounter site in Budgam district in Kashmir during an anti- militancy operation which ended with the killing of the lone militant. "One militant has been killed and a weapon has been recovered from the scene of the encounter, " an army official said. The encounter has ended, a police official said adding that one para- trooper also sustained injuries. Three civilians all young men in their twenties were killed while 18 others were injured in security forces' action against a large number of protesters. who pelted stones. Three civilians were killed in security forces' action against protesters near an encounter site in Budgam district in Kashmir during an anti militancy operation which ended with the killing of the lone