Srinagar/Oct,4: Protests against braid chopping incidents Wednesday erupted in Bemina and Khanyar areas of Srinagar city the summer capital of the state.
Reports said that protesters, mostly women, took to streets in both the areas to protest the unabated cases of braid-chopping.
They said that women held a demonstration in Khanyar after a woman’s braid was mysteriously cut in Kaw Mohalla area.
The protesters blocked the road to demand arrest of the culprits.
Meanwhile, reports from Bemina said that two alleged braid-choppers were nabbed by the residents.
Quoting locals, a report said that two persons, believed to be braid choppers, were nabbed along with arms.
As the news spread, people took to streets and staged protests.