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Srinagar tense after 12-year-old boy dies in pellet firing by security forces

People carrying the dead body of Junaid Ahmad,who succumbed earlier today after pellet injuries on October 8.

By :  R Ayyappan
Update: 2016-10-08 10:46 GMT
The roads across Srinagar city today wore a deserted look with security forces checking the handful of private vehicles seen on the roads. (Photo: DC)
The unrestyesterday entered the fourth month as shops, business establishments, petrol pumps and educational institutions remained closed, while public transport continued to be off the roads.
\"Restrictions on assembly of people are in force in rest of the Kashmir Valley while security forces have been deployed in strength to maintain law and order,\" the official said.
Akhoon was hit by pellets in the head and chest at Saidapora in Safakadal Police Station area during clashes on Friday between protestors and security forces, the official said.
12-year-old Junaid Akhoon succumbed to injuries at SKIMS Hospital at Soura late last night.
Tension gripped Srinagar on Saturday and curfew remained in force in seven police station areas following death of a minor boy.
People carrying the dead body of Junaid Ahmad,who succumbed earlier today after pellet injuries on October 8.

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