Tag: Clashes in Sopore after forces teargas Protesting Students

Following spurt in Insurgent activities, government forces launched a major crackdown in south Kashmir’s Shopian district and laid siege to at least 20 villages, local sources said. Sources told Kashmir Post that the government forces in a bid to neutralise Insurgents suspected to be hiding in Sugan, Turku Wangan and adjoining villages, launched a major cordon and search operation this early morning. Source said people at Sugan and Turku Wangan resisted security operation and pelted stones on government forces including army. Police retaliated by teargas shelling, ensuing clashes between two…

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