Clashes erupted in the vicinity of Jamia Masjid this afternoon when youths threw stones on police and paramilitary personnel, who retaliated with a barrage of tear smoke shells. The protest erupted immediately after mid-day congregational prayers when a large crowd of youths threw stones on police and paramilitary personnel, who had gathered in strength around the mosque. The security personnel responded by firing a barrage of tear smoke shells. Local residents alleged that some tear smoke shells landed inside the mosque premises. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, chairman of the moderate faction…
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