Srinagar, In a harrowing incident in Bandipora district of occupied Jammu and Kashmir, an elderly civilian was reportedly killed after being hit by a vehicle belonging to the Indian forces. The event has stirred concerns and outcry within the community regarding the conduct of military personnel in the area.

According to Kashmir Media Service, the victim, known as Habibullah, encountered the fatal incident at Gulshan Chowk in Bandipora. The details surrounding the event suggest a deliberate act, which has intensified local grievances against the Indian forces stationed in the region.

Following the incident, Habibullah’s body was transported to District Hospital, Bandipora, for necessary medico-legal proceedings. The circumstances of his death have prompted calls for a thorough investigation and accountability for the forces involved.

This tragic event underscores the ongoing tension and distress among the civilian population in areas of conflict, particularly in regions with a significant presence of military forces. The local community and human rights observers await further information and response from authorities concerning the circumstances of Habibullah’s death and the measures to be taken in its aftermath.