Clashes after Friday prayers at Jami Masjid Srinagar

SRINAGAR: Soon after the congregational prayers culminated in Jamia Masjid clashes erupted between protesters and security forces at Nowhatta today in Srinagar.

Reports said that protesters raised slogans after the prayers at Nowhatta Chowk who were chased by forces inside the masjid premises.

The protesters pelted stones on forces who retaliated with tear smoke shells and pellets to disperse the protesters.

Reports said that many pellets and tear smoke shells exploded inside the Jamia premises injuring several persons. (PTK)