Says only 3 civilians died in cross firing in two years which is lowest in three decades
Inspector-General of Police Kashmir Vijay Kumar on Wednesday said that 144 militants were killed in encounters while two civilians died in cross-firing in the valley this year.
He told GNS that 207 militants were killed last year while one civilian died in cross-firing. ” So far 144 militants were killed in encounters while two civilians died in cross-firing in Kashmir this year, ” he said, adding, ” Last year 207 militants were killed during encounters and only one civilian killed in cross-firing.
Overall, he said, only three civilians were killed in cross-firing during encounters in last two years ” that is lowest collateral damage in last three decades”.(GNS)