Kashmiri boy killed by Indian forces: police

E-Paper | May 08, 2026

SRINAGAR: Police say Indian government forces shot and killed a teenage Kashmiri boy and wounded two others as hundreds of rock-throwing protesters threatened to attack their armoured vehicle in the Indian-held Kashmir.

Police officer Abdul Ghani Mir said the violence erupted after Friday prayers as government forces tried to stop the protesters from holding a street demonstration against Indian rule in the Himalayan region.

The shooting occurred in Naidkhai village, nearly 30 kilometers (19 miles) north of the Indian Kashmir's main city, Srinagar.

Anti-India sentiment runs deep in Kashmir, a disputed Himalayan region claimed by both India and Pakistan. The two neighbours have fought two wars over the control of Kashmir since they won independence from Britain in 1947.

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John

Mar 15, 2014 01:04am

Not supporting Indian Police action. However, I am wondering how many were killed or went missing in Pakistan and Azad Kashmir, yesterday.

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chan

Mar 15, 2014 01:31am

You mentioned 2 wars fought. why didn't you mention that you got defeated in both....and I can assure you in future also same would happen if you do so........I support Army to kill traitors.......

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rashmi

Mar 15, 2014 01:34am

@John: This happens on friday when mull-ah(trained by i$i) give them hate speeches. wat else can u xpect from brainwashed and misguided youths. people must choose there religion wisely........ RIP :(

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BCCI

Mar 15, 2014 01:59am

Good riddance to bad rubbish!! They should be grateful that they have a right to protest!!

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Ali Sherazi

Mar 15, 2014 02:16am

Indian state sponsored terrorism continues in Kashmir and the world watches silently. Shame!! Death to India..

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Rakesh Razdan

Mar 15, 2014 03:10am

I think things in Kashmir will get sorted out. Let Narinder Modi become Prime Minister of India.

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Javed Ali

Mar 15, 2014 03:19am

May almighty allah save Our pakistani soul.In nuclear war we all will be killed as a nation.even half of india.We pakistani must make peace with India ,so that we all can progress togather.Let us just forget kashmir and balochistan.We should focus on our economy and the welfare of our country.Dont think India is interusted in attacking us.India has its own problems.

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Ram

Mar 15, 2014 03:42am

I wonder whom should we blame teenage is such a beautiful but also volatile time, It really hurts to see precious life lost so early, this boy instead of throwing stones in streets should have been in the school, I see many kashmiris working in many software companies in Bangalore, the political leaders who are using religion and inciting poor young kids are shameless and has no remorse, they even take advantage of this death by declaring him shahid to incite thousands of other teenagers

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Yash

Mar 15, 2014 04:06am

Why my comment has not been taken note of as yet.

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Indian

Mar 15, 2014 02:04pm

It really hurts me to see such religious radicals in my country be it islamic or hindu. We have to overcome this so as to be on the path of progress and self reliability in everything.

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San

Mar 16, 2014 12:48pm

Its time now that people should start thinking to re-unite India and Pakistan. All the problems of sub-continent (including Kashmir) will be solved. Indians and Pakistanis have same history, cultures, more similarity than people of any two countries in the world. Experts and Media should start campaigning for the same. To achieve this, the first requirement is Pakistan should root terrorism from its soil. Both countries should strengthen their Democracies, Overcome corruption, come out of radical attitudes, promote education and literacy. The unity of the two will reduce arms race, improve living conditions. United Indo-Pak will be the superpower of the world.

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El Cid

Mar 17, 2014 06:19pm

@John: *I am wondering how many were killed or went missing in Pakistan and Azad Kashmir, yesterday.* Yours is a logic fallacy. Take a course in math or logic...it will help you think clearly.

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El Cid

Mar 17, 2014 07:29pm

@Rakesh Razdan: *I think things in Kashmir will get sorted out. Let Narinder Modi become Prime Minister of India.* We look forward to it too. Opportunity to send in a couple of Kasabs, perhaps a Taliban or two. Get him toilet trained.

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El Cid

Mar 17, 2014 07:39pm

@Javed Ali : *In nuclear war we all will be killed as a nation.even half of india.We pakistani must make peace with India ,* You don't get it. Bharat is not interested in peace. It is preparing for all out war. And not "half of India"...a preemptive strike with all of Pakistan's formidable might will turn it into radioactive ash from North to South, East to West in forty five minutes or less. It should be done now. No, should have been done yesterday. And don't be afraid of death. It is ordained for all. No one gets out of here alive.

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El Cid

Mar 17, 2014 07:50pm

@Ram: *they even take advantage of this death by declaring him shahid* He is a Shaheed as are 110,000 other Kashmires fighting to push the occupier out at the sacrifice of their lives for freedom.

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El Cid

Mar 17, 2014 07:52pm

@Indian: *We have to overcome this so as to be on the path of progress and self reliability in everything.* The first step on that path is on the way out of Kashmir. Get going.

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El Cid

Mar 17, 2014 08:02pm

@San: *Its time now that people should start thinking to re-unite India and Pakistan.* Pakistan was won at unimaginable cost. The blood of our Shaheeds have made it sacred ground. Pakistan is not negotiable. Period. Bharat is on a disintegration path. It is not viable. It will breakup. Our interest is only up to Delhi. You will have to go south of Ganga.

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