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[DAWN] A young man was killed and at least 14 others maimed on Monday in Srinagar when Indian forces fired at anti-government protesters who were protesting against the killing of two Kashmiris by security forces earlier in the day.Indian troops cordoned off southern Drubgam village early on Monday following a tip that suspects were hiding there, police said.
As the troops came closer to a cluster of homes, suspects fired at them, triggering a fierce exchange of gunfire which lasted for several hours, police said. Two Kashmiris were killed and at least two soldiers, including an army officer, were maimed in the fighting, police said.
At least 15 residents were reported injured in the festivities, including a young man who was hit by bullets and died in a hospital.