Protests, clashes in Srinagar’s Nowhatta , South Kashmir’s Anantnag after Friday prayers

Srinagar: Clashes erupted between government forces and youth after Friday prayers at Nowhatta area of Srinagar in Anantnag town of South Kashmir.
After the culmination of congregational Friday prayers at Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta area of Srinagar city, young boys took to the streets to hold a rally in solidarity with Palestinians.
Muslims across world observe last Friday of Ramadhan as Yaem-ul-Quds or Al Quds Day in solidarity with Palestinians. They were chanting anti-India and pro-freedom slogans.
However, a heavy contingent of police and paramilitary forces deployed there intercepted the youth, triggering clashes. Forces fired several rounds of tear-gas canisters to disperse the protesting youth.
Massive clashes also erupted between youth and government forces in south Kashmir’s Anantnag after Friday prayers.
Reports said soon after culmination of Friday prayers a large number of youth took to streets to protests against the Israeli occupation of Jerusalem and Palestine. The last Friday of Ramadhan is observed every year as Al-Quds Day across Muslim world in support of Palestinian cause and freedom.
Forces deployed in Reshi bazaar area of the main town fired several tear-gas canisters to disperse the protesting youth triggering clashes in the area.