Srinagar: Panic has gripped Chancer village of Kulgam district after a civilian was killed during a counter-insurgency operation on Friday evening.
Assadullah Kumar, a government official working in the fisheries department, was caught in the crossfire between terrorists and security forces.
Seeking explanation form the administration, thousands of people on Saturday came out on roads, protesting on the matter.
The public is questioning the authorities as to why the body of Kumar was sent to his home almost naked. Meanwhile, the locals have blocked the Jammu-Srinagar Highway at a place called Veso while protesting with Kumar's body which according to them bore torture marks.
Asadullah Kumar, who died on Friday, is survived by two sons and a wife.
Meanwhile, the administration has assured an investigation into the case.
Earlier, an injured Kumar was taken to the hospital in Kulgam where he was declared brought dead by the doctors.
Further, two terrorists are believed to be holed up in the area.
Meanwhile, the firing from both the ends has stopped in the region.
In another incident, the BSF jawans killed an intruder in Bamiyal area across the International Border on Dinda post in Pujab's Pathankot.