Massive clashes erupt in Bandipora; Pro-freedom slogans rock Hazratbal post friday prayers Archives

Massive clashes erupted in north Kashmir’s Bandipora on Friday after the government forces tried to break up a pro-freedom rally. Police and paramilitary forces intercepted the rally near Nowpora Chowk and fired several tear smoke shells to disperse the demonstrators. This triggered massive clashes, in which around a dozen women sustained injuries. The clashes were going on when last reports came in. Pro-freedom slogans rock Dargah Hazratbal after Friday prayers Pro-freedom protests were held at Dargah Hazratbal after congregational Friday prayers, witnesses said. They said that protests were staged at the end…