KV Correspondent

Probe ordered into Kangan youth’s killing

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Srinagar: District Magistrate Ganderbal has ordered an enquiry into the death of Gowhar Ahmad Rather, S/O Abdul Rehman Rather, R/O Kangan who succumbed to injuries at SKIMS this afternoon.

The order vide number 03-DGM of 2018 has appointed Additional District Magistrate (ADC) as enquiry officer and has been asked to submit a detailed report within 20 days.

Pertinently, Gowhar had yesterday suffered injuries during clashes with government forces in Kangan.

Locals alleged that Gowhar was hit by a bullet in government forces’ action. However, police have denied the claim.

Meanwhile, the medical report of the youth has been widely shared on social media with netizens questioning police claims.