SRINAGAR, Indian-controlled Kashmir, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- At least two civilians were killed in two different incidents in Indian-controlled Kashmir, reigniting the anger and ongoing uncertainty in the restive region, officials said Wednesday.
A civilian was killed and two others wounded, one of them critically, after a policeman posted as a security guard with a civilian official fired on protesters in Lethpora village of Pulwama district, about 23 km south of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir.
Following the killing, the angry protesters set ablaze the official vehicle.
"Last evening some protesters had blocked highway at Lethpora and tried to stop an official vehicle. However, a policeman inside the vehicle fired upon them, killing one and wounding two others," an eyewitness said.
Police officials said the policeman feared for his life and fired to scare away the protesters.
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