J&K violence: Death toll touches 69
Irfan Ahmad, 18 of Fateh-Kadal area of old city, was hit by teargas shell in a chest during the clashes with security forces in the area on Saturday evening.
According to reports, the youth was seriously injured and was taken to SMHS hospital for advanced treatment.
He died at the hospital
Curfew and restrictions remained in force in the Kashmir Valley.
"Curfew will continue in old city areas of Srinagar city and restrictions will remain in force in other parts," a senior police official.
Normal life has been paralysed in the Valley due to street protests since the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani in an encounter with the security forces on July 8 in South Kashmir.
One month long ban on mobile service and internet hit private mobile companies badly.
Rail Service are suspended since death of Burhan while schools are badly affected due to curfew and protests.
Kashmir separatist groups have extended strike call upto Aug 25 and appealed people to follow the program strictly.
Meanwhile, all oil tanker operators and truckers' association has decided to stop carrying supplies to the Valley on fear of being attacked.
(Reporting by Saleem Iqbal Qadri)
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