Indian army troops patrolling in Kashmir. Photo: File

SRINAGAR: At least four Kashmiris were martyred by the Indian troop in their recent act of state terrorism in Baramulla district, informed Kashmir Media Service on Monday.

The youth were killed in a joint operation launched by the Indian army and the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) at Dulanja in Uri area of the district.

On December 11, three people, including a woman, were martyred by the Indian troops in Handwara area of Kupwara district.

The brutal killings took place in a joint operation by Indian army, police and Indian paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force in Younsu village of Handwara. Director General of Police (DGP) S P Vaid claimed that the three youth were killed in an encounter with the troops.

A woman, identified as Misra Bano, was also martyred in firing by the troops in the area.

Meanwhile, Indian police arrested a freelance French journalist occupied Kashmir after he was found filming for a documentary.

Comiti Paul Edward was arrested late Sunday in the Kothibagh area of Srinagar, Senior Superintendent of Police Imtiyaz Ismael Parray informed.