A civilian critically injured after being hit by a bullet near the site of a gunfight in Durbugh village of Chadoora in central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Tuesday has succumbed at SMHS hospital in Srinagar.
Medical Superintendent SMHS Hospital Dr Nazir Ahmad Choudhary told Greater Kashmir that they couldn’t resuscitate the youth.
“He was declared dead on arrival,” said Dr Choudhary.
Earlier, BMO Chadoora Dr Dileer Ahmad Bhat said that the youth – identified as Zahid Rashid Ganaie – was brought to the Sub-district hospital Chadoora with a bullet to his neck.
“He was referred to Srinagar in critical condition,” said Dr Bhat.
Five other youth have also been injured in the forces’ action on protesters near the hospital. While three have been hit by pellets, two others have been injured due to teargas shells.
