Clashes between protesters and the government forces erupted Saturday in Budgam district resulting in injuries to dozens of protesters.
Locals alleged that people had organised a freedom rally at Dardpora, area of central Kashmir district which was “attacked” by forces.
“As soon as people started assembling in Eidgah Dardpora, government forces including police, SOG, CRPF and army attacked them,” a local reported. He added that hundreds of tear gas shells and pellets were fired on people resulting in injuries to dozens including women. “Army men even chased women and beat them with guns and lathis,” he said.
Sources said that injured persons have been shifted to Krimshore and Khansahab hospitals as forces had allegedly closed road to district hospital, Budgam.
Local sources said that people of many neighboring villages have started marching towards Dardpora, soon after they heard about the incident.