KL NEWS NETWORK
SRINAGAR
In an attempt to foil a pro-freedom rally in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Sunday, CRPF and police men vandalised the stage set up for the speakers.
Local sources from Markundal village in Sumbal area of the district said that a pro-freedom rally was scheduled to be held today which would commence at 4:30 PM in local Eidgah.
“People were yet preparing for the rally when forces came and vandalised the stage and tents which were erected to host people,” a local from the area said.
He added that people resisted the forces actions which resulted in clashes.
“Forces fired tear gas canisters and pellets to disperse the protestors,” he said. “Many people were injured.”
More so, the local added that forces damaged the private property. “Window panes of residential houses and cars were broken besides, even children were ruthlessly beaten,” he informed.
The local said that forces burnt down several motor bicycles besides seizing many.
“Intense shelling is going on this time as well,” he said.
