4 more die in Valley

Daggas death sparked fresh protests,as people defied curfew at several places. A senior leader of the youth wing of the Peoples Democratic Party,identified as Bilal Ahmad Najar,was reported to have been hit by a bullet at Anantnag town.

In Palhalan village in North Kashmir,four people were injured during firing by security forces. Two youths,Ansar-ul-Haq and Ali Mohammad Waza later succumbed to their injuries. The fresh killings triggered massive protests in the area. Locals alleged that the security forces opened fire without any provocation.

A huge mob attempted to block the Srinagar-Baramulla National Highway near Palhalan Pattan,and also started pelting stones on the security forces. In an effort to control the situation,three persons got injured. Later,two persons,both residents of Palhalan,succumbed to their injuries, said a police spokesman.

Meanwhile,curfew was relaxed in Srinagar city in a phased manner on Saturday.