Massive pro-freedom protest was going on at Chotipora Handwara on Baramulla Kupwara highway on Thursday.
The protesters were tear gassed which resulted in clashes in the area.
Sources said that a tear smoke shell hit a protester on his head injuring him critically.
He has been referred to Srinagar, they said.
10 other protesters received pellets and were evacuated to Langate Hospital.
Meanwhile, women led another protest march at Aaloosa and Kralpora Kupwara.
At Nutnoosa people protested against forces accesses and police crackdown on youth.