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Islamabad Area Shuts Against Arrests

July 09

The Damhal Khashipora area in South Kashmir’s Islamabad District observed a complete shutdown against the arrests of Civilians.

Locals told The Kashmiriyat that at least three boys from the area have been arrested on 08 July on the charges of stone throwing.

Intense Stone throwing clashes had erupted in the area after Forces allegedly torn down the posters of Slain Burhan Wani whose second anniversary was being observed on Sunday.

During the clashes, as many as three boys had been picked up by Government Forces, but they have not been released as of yet, Locals told The Kashmiriyat.

Schools and Shops remained shut in the area while vehicular movement was very thin on the roads as locals demanded the release of the arrested youth.