Scores of persons were injured three among them were hit with pellets on eyes in Baramulla after government forces fired tear smoke shells and pellets on protesters at Heevan village in Baramulla district Friday.
“We have received three persons with pellet injuries on eyes,” said Medical Superintendent District Hospital Baramulla.
Rest of the injured were shifted to local hospital for treatment, sources said.
Sources said that army’s 46 RR, SOG and JK police personnel jointly vandalised the venue of a freedom rally at Heevan, Naarvaw where people in thousands had gathered to offer joint Friday prayers.
They said the window panes of two Masjid’s were smashed and loud speaker machines were seized by forces. Besides, forces also burnt down a shamyana erected for the rally.
“Despite attempts by security forces to foil the huge freedom rally, people offered Friday prayers at the venue- Heevan Eid-Gah,” sources said.
People had planned to take out a rally after Friday prayers. However after raid by forces, people dispersed to different locations.
Sources said, clashes erupted at many location in the area in which scores sustained injuries.
Clashes were also reported at Khanpora Bridge in main town Baramulla after Friday prayers. A huge freedom procession was also taken out at Watergam in Rafiabad after prayers.