Thousands attend funeral of slain Hizbul Mujhadeen militant Farhan Wani in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam
Thousands of people gathered in Jammu and Kashmir’s Khudwani in Kulgam district for the funeral of Farhan Wani, the Hizbul Mujahideen militant killed in an encounter on Tuesday
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Thousands gathered in Jammu and Kashmir's Khudwani in Kulgam district for the funeral of Farhan Ahmad Wani, the Hizbul Mujahideen militant killed in an encounter on Tuesday. Firstpost/Sameer Mushtaq
Wani was killed by the security forces in an encounter in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, which also killed a civilian. The security forces had launched a cordon and search operation during which “militants hiding in the area fired upon the joint search team”. “The firing was retaliated, ensuing an encounter. Firstpost/Sameer Mushtaq
According to officials, Wani was a "hardcore stone pelter" and an FIR was registered against him under different sections of the Jammu and Kashmir State Ranbir Penal Code. Firstpost/Sameer Mushtaq
Wani was buried in his hometown amid pro-freedom and anti-India slogans. Clashes erupted soon after the funeral, after heavy stone-pelting was reported. Heavy security personnel were deployed in the area. Firstpost/Sameer Mushtaq
Internet services remained suspended in twin districts of Anantnag and Kulgam since Tuesday to prevent law and order deterioration. Firstpost/Sameer Mushtaq
According to officials, Wani was also involved in many anti-national and unlawful activities. One INSAS rifle, two magazines and 42 rounds were recovered from the encounter.