Thursday, March 28News and updates from Kashmir

Clashes Erupt During CASO in Shopian Area

September 30

Following a specific input about Militant movement, the Government Forces jointly launched a cordon and search operation in the Nolay Poshwara area of South Kashmir’s Shopian District.

On Sunday morning, the forces including 44 RR of Indian Army and Jammu Kashmir police sealed all the entry and exit points to the area.

Locals told The Kashmiriyat that a heavy contingent of forces reached this Bandipora locality and are conducting a search operation in the area.

Youth in large numbers hit the streets as soon as troops launched a joint operation, Shouting Pro Independence and Pro Militancy slogans, the youth hit the streets throwing stones on Government Forces.

The troops fired tear smoke shells to disperse the protesting, locals told The Kashmiriyat.

A search operation was going on when this report was being filed. (The Kashmiriyat)