Stones pelted at PDP minister’s convoy in Kashmir, policeman injured

A policeman was injured when youths attacked a People’s Democratic Party (PDP) minister’s convoy in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday.

A policeman was injured when youths attacked a People’s Democratic Party (PDP) minister’s convoy in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday.

A PDP minister’s convoy was pelted with stones by protesters in Kashmir. (AP File Photo)

According to police, angry youths pelted stones at the convoy of Zahoor Ahmad Mir, junior minister for forests and environment in Ratnipora village.

Mir’s security guards fired in the air and tear smoke shells were used by security personnel to control the mob.

“A local policeman has been injured in the incident. The minister escaped unhurt,” a police official said.