Scores of people were injured in Kareemabad, Pulwama, early Sunday morning during clashes between people and government forces.
Forces including CRPF and Police raided many houses to arrest youths, however, forces had to face stiff resistance from locals.
They said police and forces arrested six youth from the village which was followed by massive protests.
Forces used pellets, tear gas and lathis against the protesters leaving scores injured.
Situation was tense and clashes were going on when reports last came in.