Protests erupt in Srinagar, in Indian administered Kashmir, following the killing of two rebels by Indian government forces during a gunbattle in the Nowgam area of Srinagar on 24 October 2018. The rebels killed in the encounter were identified as Dr Sabzaar Sofi and Asif Ahmad, and six Indian soldiers were also injured during the gunfight. The house where the fighting took place was also seriously damaged. The gun battle and the killing of the two militants sparked violent protests and clashes between protesters and the Indian forces. Rebels attended the funeral of Dr Sabzaar Sofi and offered
Protests erupt in Srinagar, in Indian administered Kashmir, following the killing of two rebels by Indian government forces during a gunbattle in the Nowgam area of Srinagar on 24 October 2018. The rebels killed in the encounter were identified as Dr Sabzaar Sofi and Asif Ahmad, and six Indian soldiers were also injured during the gunfight. The house where the fighting took place was also seriously damaged. The gun battle and the killing of the two militants sparked violent protests and clashes between protesters and the Indian forces. Rebels attended the funeral of Dr Sabzaar Sofi and offered a gun salute. Pro-Freedom leaders have called for people in the Kashmir valley to observe a shutdown on 25th October 2018 in protest to the killing of the rebels
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