Six civilian injured in clashes with govt forces near encounter site in Shopian

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Srinagar: At least six civilians have been injured during clashes with government forces near gunfight site in Nadigam village of South kashmir’s shopian district.

Reports reaching to media said that clashes erupted near the gunfight site Tuesday morning after the local youth hit streets and pelted government forces with rocks and stones in a bid to help the trapped militants escape.

They said that the government forces fired tear smoke shells and pellets to disperse the protesting youth. However, the youths assembled again and again and clashed with the forces.

Sources said that six youth have suffered injuries so far in the clashes.

The clashes were going on when this report was being filed.