According to officials, hundreds of residents had gathered in Pulwama, following a call to march to Prichoo village. As they clashed with security personnel, a 20-year-old, Mohammad Amir Mir, was killed and some others were injured. Some unidentified militants then hurled a grenade at the security personnel, near the Degree College in Pulwama. Additional Superintendent of Police, Pulwama, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Pulwama, Station House Officer of Pulwama and Commanding Officer, 183 Battalion, CRPF were among those injured. Earlier in the day, Amir Mir, a resident of Ratnipora, was killed when security personnel used force to disperse protesters at Pinglena village.

Source: Indian Express August 24, 2016 15:45 UTC