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Following escalation in pro-freedom protests in Kaloosa area of Bandipora district in last few days, the authorities told the local populace to stay home on Thursday as “curfew has been imposed”.

Kaloosa, an urban area, is a part of main Bandipora town and it has been divided into three wards 11, 12 and 13.

Local sources said that forces came very early this morning asking people not to come out as “strict curfew has been imposed”.

Dozens of people, including a minor girl, were injured in forces action last three days during mass protests.

A local resident, who is a teacher by profession, said that Kaloosa has at least ten Mohallas spread on around 2sq KM. “Over 1000 households form entire Kaloosa,” he said.

Kaloosa area extends from an ERA constructed bridge on its East, and its boundary touches Watrina in North, Watpora in West and Ongam in South. The area is situated on Bandipora-Sopore road.

“We have a government run 10+2 School, a High School and a private Bachelor of Education college in the area,” he informed. “Besides, J&K has established its SP office in the same area.”

On Wednesday, at least 25 civilians were injured when youths and forces clashed amid pro-freedom sloganeering.

“A huge deployment of police and CRPF men has been made and nobody is being allowed to come out of their homes,” the local said.

A newspaper report quoting an unnamed police official said, “to prevent any untoward incident, we have imposed restrictions in this area only.”

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