“Hundreds of people had reached and others were on way to the rally venue,” reports said. The venue of the freedom rally was a public ground in Seer Jageer where tents had been installed and public addressing (PA) systems set up.
Reports said that a local unit of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat had called for Seer Jageer ‘Chalo’ today.
“People marched from Amargah, By-pass, Seer, Delina, Darpora, Sangrama and other adjoining areas towards the venue,” the local reports said.
“However, police and CRPF men raided the venue around 2 PM and fired tear gas shells dispersing off the people,” reports added. “They brought down tents and took away the PA System. The Muslims latter offered prayers inside Masjids.”
Three civilians were injured in the tear gas shelling by forces. “Protest erupted in the area following the raid,” reports added.