Clashes in Kashmir after Eid prayers, one dead

A civilian was killed and over 20 injured as protests broke out following Eid prayers at several places in Kashmir on Saturday. While police said 18-year-old Sheeraz Ahmad was killed in Anantnag town when a grenade he was carrying exploded in his hand, doctors at the hospital where he was brought said he had been hit by pellets in the neck. Hundreds of youths hit the streets after Eid prayers at Ashajipora in Anantnag, clashing with police and paramilitary forces and throwing stones at them. Ahmad was a resident of Brakpora in Anantnag. In a statement, police said, “Preliminary investigation reveals that a hand grenade exploded resulting in the death of Sheeraz Ahmad due to splinter injuries. His right hand got fully damaged. Further details are being ascertained.” But doctors at the Anantnag district hospital said Ahmad had been killed because of pellet injuries. Medical Superintendent (MS) of District Hospital, Anantnag, Dr Majeed Mehrab told The Indian Express, “He had pellets in the neck and chest.” He said 23 other youths had been brought to the hospital, apart from some injured policemen. “Most of the youths had pellet injuries,” Dr Mehrab said. Source: The Indian Express