Curfew in JK, suspected cow vigilant killed man

Npnews24 online, Jammu: Baderwah area of Jammu and Kashmir in Doda district has been in curfew after protest erupted against the killing of a man who was shot dead by suspected cow vigilantes.

The victim, identified as Nayeem Ahmad Shah of Baderwah, was reportedly killed for carrying cattle in the area. As protesters damaged vehicles and set afire a three-wheeler, police imposed curfew and internet services were suspended.

Police said seven suspects had been detained and an investigation launched into the incident. However, the other side involved in the incident said they opened fire after they found the two men roaming under suspicious circumstances on Wednesday night, police said.

This is the second such attack in the last two days in Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier, a man carrying cattle was beaten and critically injured in Udhampur district.