SRINAGAR, (PTK): Intense clashes erupted between youth and government forces near encounter site in Babagund area of Langate.
According to reports coming in here , soon after the sunrise people from neighbouring village of Babagund started marching towards gunfight site and started pelting stones on government forces who are engaged in gunfight . The government forces used teargas smoke shells and pellets to disperse the protesting youth.
During the action of forces , the youth sustained pellet injuries who were later taken to PHC Unisoo where from two of injured who had received pellets in eyes were shifted to District Hospital Handwara .
When the report reached PTK, clashes were on in the area.
Meanwhile , a complete shutdown is being observed in Langate and Handwara townships while as authorities have suspended internet services in PD Handwara.
Pertinently ,two militants who are yet to be identified have been killed in a gunfight that broke out at around 01:00 am today . The search operation is on in the area. (PTK)
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