Clashes between protesters and government forces erupted in many Srinagar areas soon after authorities lifted curfew from the entire valley on Wednesday.
Official sources however said that restrictions under section 144 CrPc will remain in force in the whole valley.
Reports said that people took to streets in Nowhatta area of old Srinagar city and started raising pro-freedom and anti-India slogans.
Government forces were rushed back to quell the protests after which the protesters started pelting stones at them.