Clashes erupt near encounter site in Kulgam
Kulgam: Amid fierce firefight between militants and forces in Kellam Kulgam here, massive protests have erupted in the village.
Witnesses said that as soon as the gun shots were heard in the area, people marched towards the gunfight site and engaged forces in pitched battles by throwing stones and bricks on them.
“Despite strict restrictions, locals have gathered near encounter site to rescue militants,’’ locals said. They claimed that forces resorted to aerial firing and use of pellet guns to disperse the protesters.
People have been thronging to gunfight sites to engage forces in protests giving militants an opportunity to give them a slip. Police has asked people to remain away from ground zero as in recent past civilians were killed during these gunfights.
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