Student protests continue across Kashmir, Afridi asks students not to shun studies

The students continued protests across the Valley against the rape and murder of 8-year-old nomad girl in Kathua despite higher secondary schools and colleges remaining closed. The students took to roads in Ajas, Mantrigam, and Sumbal areas in Bandipora district to stage protest against the rape and murder of minor girl. The students of High School Mantrigam marched to Bandipora town amidst pro-freedom and anti-India slogans. The protestors clashed with policemen near DC office, who fired tear smoke shells to disperse them. At least four students sustained minor injuries while…

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Student protests continue across Kashmir, Colleges to remain closed Today, Tomorrow

Reports of clashes were received from some parts of Srinagar wherein students resorted to clashes with police, however situation returned to normal after police swung into action. Student protests continued for the third consecutive day Wednesday against the thrashing of Pulwama Degree College students by government forces last Saturday. The continuous protests by students have forced the government to suspend classes in all colleges for next two days “as a precautionary measure.” “Teaching work in all colleges of Kashmir division shall remain suspended on April 20 and 21 as a…

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