The PDP spokesman stated that the deceased "was not involved in any protest... which called for a probe and action as a follow up". The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday demanded a time-bound probe into the death of a minor boy allegedly due to pellet injuries suffered during clashes between protestors and security forces here. “PDP has demanded immediate, time bound probe into Junaid Ahmad Akhoon’s death and desires action against those found guilty,” a party spokesman said in a statement here. The spokesman said the party is anguished over reports of use of “unwarranted force”. Yet it is always needed to ensure accountability as and when any grave omissions or commissions are reported, he said.

Source: The Hindu October 08, 2016 11:15 UTC