Clashes Erupts in Kashmir Following Eid al-Adha Prayers

Clashes broke out between Indian security forces and Kashmiri Muslim in Srinagar on Wednesday as the state marked Eid al-Adha.

News ID: 71923

Date: 22 August 2018 - 17:30

TEHRAN (Defapress) - Clashes broke out in Srinagar on Wednesday as the Muslim people of Jammu and Kashmir marked the event.

The clashes took place between Indian security forces and the Muslim protesters in the summer capital of Kashmir following Eid prayers.

Reports said the protesters hurled stones at the security forces in Anantnag and the police shot teargas at them, according to Times of India.

Getty images and a video from social media shows the moment the security forces and protestersconfront each other in Srinagar.

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