Bandipora: Clashes erupted between youth and government forces in Hajin area of Bandipora district of north Kashmir on Friday, triggering spontaneous shutdown in the town.
Reports and witnesses said that youth pelted a patrolling party of army with stones early morning in Hajin.
Later, police came to the spot and fired several tear smoke shells to disperse the youth, triggering brief clashes.
Meanwhile, a complete shutdown is being observed in the town following the clashes.