SRINAGAR: A mob in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district took a police officer hostage, demanding the release of youth arrested on charges of stone pelting following the killing of the top Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani.
An assistant sub inspector of police was abducted by the mob at Behibagh in Kulgam and has been held hostage, a police official said.
He said the mob was demanding release of three youth who are in police custody on charges of stone pelting.
“Efforts are on to secure the release of the police officer,” he added.
Kashmir Valley witnessed clashes between protestors and security personnel after the killing of the 22-year old militant Wani. (AGENCIES)
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