Authorities on August 18 re-imposed curfew like restrictions in parts of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir after violent overnight stone-pelting clashes in which two dozen persons were injured, reports Daily Excelsior. The curfew restrictions were eased on August 17 morning but it led to protests in the afternoon that continued till night forcing authorities to impose strict restrictions in old city areas.
At least two dozen persons were admitted to hospitals with pellet injuries from the old city where violent clashes broke out on August 17 night. The clashes, as per the official sources, were reported in at least 47 locations across Kashmir till August 17 night. The heavy overnight clashes took place mostly in Rainawari, Nowhatta and Gojwara areas of old city during the night. Security forces fired tear smoke, chilly grenades and pellets to disperse the protesters. The officials said clashes also took place in other areas including Soura. Sources said that there were many more injuries but they didn’t report to hospitals for fear of being identified and listed by the security agencies as stone-pelters.
The sources also said that minor clashes took place on August 18 at around two dozen places across Kashmir despite restrictions in these areas.