Srinagar 2 Aug (KMW): Curfew continues across all the major towns and cities of all the ten districts across Kashmir Valley on Monday, forcing over six million people inside their homes. It is now the third straight month of widespread pro-freedom public demonstrations, curfews and wanton civilian killings.
The number of civilians killed in firing on demonstrations by paramilitary and police forces since the last three months has now risen to 32.
There are reports of protests in many places in the Valley, including Bijbehera where the death of a 17-year-old boy in tear gas shelling has again led people to come onto the streets.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has been summoned to New Delhi for consultations with the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Home Minister P. Chidambaram and other central leaders on Monday.
Reports suggest that Omar will be briefed about the discussions held at the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Sunday. Omar, on his part, is expected to present his assessment of the situation.
The number of civilians killed in firing on demonstrations by paramilitary and police forces since the last three months has now risen to 32.
There are reports of protests in many places in the Valley, including Bijbehera where the death of a 17-year-old boy in tear gas shelling has again led people to come onto the streets.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has been summoned to New Delhi for consultations with the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Home Minister P. Chidambaram and other central leaders on Monday.
Reports suggest that Omar will be briefed about the discussions held at the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Sunday. Omar, on his part, is expected to present his assessment of the situation.
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