KL NEWS NETWORK
SRINAGAR
A minor setting himself on fire during anti-LAWDA protest in Srinagar.
A minor boy Monday set himself ablaze when he along with the locals of Saida Kadal and adjoining areas were protesting against the demolition drive of Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA).
Reports alleged that as soon as a demolition squad of LAWDA reached the spot to dismantle “recently erected” constructions, residents came out in a protest. They were shouting slogans and blocked the movement on road.
The police that was deployed in strength resorted to tear smoke shelling to quell the protests and to clear the road. Witnesses said they also chased the protesting residents in which some of them fell down and were allegedly beaten. A group of the protestors wore funeral shrouds. It was in this melee that the minor boy while fleeing from the spot set himself afire. Incidentally this boy was also wearing the funeral shroud.
Anti-LAWDA protest in Srinagar.
He was later rushed to SMHS hospital for treatment.
Witnesses said as the boy was caught in the fire that he lit, a huge contingent of the cops deployed to manage law and order were seen watching the ‘show’. They could have intervened and helped him, one caller said on phone.
However, when contacted, Nigeen police station couldn’t confirm the news saying, “nothing could be said right now as SHO is still on ground.”
Asked about the status of the boy, Medical Superintendent of SMHS hospital said he has sought a report from Chief Medical Officer. “Once it reaches me, I will be able to tell you the status,” he said.
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