Vehicle crushes Srinagar civilian in clashes during gunfight
Srinagar, May 5 :A civilian was killed after being hit by a vehicle during protests by residents of an old Srinagar city area amid a gunfight between security forces and militants.
Locals alleged that a vehicle of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) ran over Adil Ahmed Yadoo as people protested and clashed with security forces near the shootout site in Safa Kadal -- a densely populated downtown neighbourhood on the banks of Jhelum.
The area is some distance away from Chattabal where a militant was killed in an ongoing gunfight with security forces.
However, CRPF PRO Rakesh Yadav refuted the allegation that the civilian was hit by a vehicle of the force.
"There was no CRPF vehicle in the area and the allegation is baseless,"says Yadav.
Locals and police said Yadoo was critically injured in the accident and was taken to the nearby S.M.H.S. Hospital. He was declared brought dead.
"Medical bulletin suggests that the person died due to a crush injury in a road traffic accident. Citizens may not pay heed to rumours," police said in a statement.
Meanwhile, intermittent firing exchange was still on in the area even as security forces killed a militant, police said.
Security forces including police and CRPF surrounded the Chattabal area following a tip-off about the presence of two militants in a hideout.
"One holed-up militant is still engaged in the gunfight with the security forces," a police source said.
A CRPF officer has been injured and internet services were suspended across the Srinagar district.
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Jaiswal hits half-century as RR make 205/4 against Punjab Kings
Mullanpur, Apr 5 (PTI): Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a fine half-century and shared an 89-run stand with skipper Sanju Samson as Rajasthan Royals posted a steep 205 for 4 against Punjab Kings here on Saturday.
Jaiswal scored a 45-ball 67 studded with three boundaries and five sixes, while Samson hit a 26-ball 38. Riyan Parag then scored an unbeaten 43.
New Zealand quick Lockie Ferguson (2/37) was the most successful PBKS bowler getting rid of both Jaiswal and Samson, who returned to lead RR in place of Riyan Parag in this match.
Earlier, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl.
Brief scores:
Rajasthan Royals 205 for 4 in 20 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 67, Sanju Samson 38, Riyan Parag 43 not out; Lockie Ferguson 2/37).
