KL Report
Srinagar
Violent clashes broke out in Sheeri area of Baramulla when hundreds of youth took out a procession shouting anti-hanging and pro-freedom slogans.
The protesters were coming from Fatahgarh area of Sheeri towards the main market when police and CRPF had to fire to disperse the mob for making way for the security detail of a Minister and DC Baramulla.
The procession was about to reach Sheeri main market, when forces opened fire in air and resorted heavy tear gas shelling to make safe passage for minster Taj Mohidin and DC Baramulla who were on their way to district headquarter from Uri after a routine inspection.
One youth got injured, and he was referred to Baramilla hospital and the clashes were going on till last reports came in.
“We were coming from Uri after inspecting whether the curfew was in place or not when we saw protesters coming out from Fatahgarh. But we were not targeted.” Said DC Baramulla Ghulam Ahmad Khawja.
