Srinagar: Two days ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, fresh violence erupted in large parts Kashmir with incidents of clashes, terror attack and gun shots reported from Pulwama, Poonch and in Gurez sector respectively on Sunday.
Trouble started at Karimabad village in Pulwama following an alleged security raid. Local people protested the raid and soon the situation turned bitter. Youths clashed with Army jawans followed by stone pelting.
More than 50 people including jawans were injured in the clash. A large number of paramilitary forces rushed to the village to bring the situation under control.
In Poonch, a policeman was killed in a gun battle with suspected terrorists in the morning. There are reports that three suspected militants were killed by the security forces. A massive combing operation is underway.
In Gurez, gunshots heard near Losar River in Baktoor area near the Line of Control.
Meanwhile, the government requested the local people to maintain the law and order situation the Kashmir valley.
Junaid Azim Mattu, NC Spokesperson, "The frequent clash in Kashmir is a matter of great concern and immediate steps should be taken to prevent such incidents."
On Saturday two protesters were killed and more than 80 others injured in widespread clashes across the Valley.
So far, nearly 80 people lost their lives across the state since July 8 after the killing of Hizbul Commander Burhan Wani.
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