KL NEWS NETWORK
SRINAGAR
JKLF chairman Muhammad Yasin Malik was Wednesday arrested on way to Malangpora, Pulwama—where he was visiting with his party men to “express solidarity” with the bereaved family.
Bilal Ahmad Bhat, a civilian, was a killed when BSF opened fire on people protesting against the killing of two militants in Pulwama yesterday. The killing evoked wide-spread condemnation forcing government spokesperson to announce “time-bound probe”, termed “time-buying exercise” by the locals.
“I was arrested ahead of Badami Bagh Army Cantonment,” said Malik, while being taken to some undisclosed location.
Pulwama is observing a complete shutdown today against the killings of militants and civilian. Interestingly, to condemn the civilian killing, Hurriyat (g) yesterday announced a shutdown call only for Pulwama district, major parts of which were already shut since Monday.
