Witnesses said that forces lobbed dozens of tear-smoke and pepper gas shells to disperse the protesters, triggering clashes.
Clashes erupted between youth and forces in Maloora and Shalteng areas of Sirnagar District on Friday.
Witnesses said that forces lobbed dozens of tear-smoke and pepper gas shells to disperse the protesters, triggering clashes.
There were no immediate reports of any injuries.
Clashes are going on when this report was filed.