Mentally-disabled man shot dead near army camp in Kashmir
A mentally disabled man was allegedly shot dead by an Army sentry in the early hours today, when he ignored his warnings and walked towards an Army camp in Shopian district. A security guard posted at the camp shot at Rayees Ahmad Wani at 3AM. Police said they have taken cognizance of the killing and a probe into the matter is underway.
Wani shot at after being warned by the soldier
Army and defence officials said they were ascertaining the circumstances that led to Wani's death. According to sources, Wani had crossed the perimeter fencing and was walking towards the camp wall when the sentry challenged him. When Wani failed to pay heed to his verbal warning, the soldier fired in the air in a vain attempt to desist him, the sources added.
Family members of Wani demanding action against security guard
It was then that the sentry of the army camp of 34 Rashtriya Rifles, stationed at Pahnoo village, shot at him, leading to his death. Meanwhile, family members of the deceased staged a dharna, demanding action against the security guard responsible for Wani's death.
