Intense clashes erupted in Srinagar’s Chanapora area on Friday.
Reports reaching here said that as soon as congregational Friday prayers ended, people came out on roads in Lone Mohalla area and raised pro-freedom slogans.
“Men in uniform fired tear gas shells and pellets to disperse off the protestors,” local sources said.
Reports said that one youth was hit by a tear gas shell in his hand and he has been rushed to hospital.
Clashes were going on when last reports came in.
Earlier, youths held pro-freeedom protests in Barzulla area of Srinagar.