Sopore Gun_battle: Clashes erupted

Huzaif Riaz

SRINAGAR, (PTK): Intense clashes erupted between youth and government forces near gunfight site in Warpora area of Sopore in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

According to reports , soon after the news of killing of a militant spread in Warpora and adjacent areas youth hit streets and started pelting stones on government forces.

The government forces chased away the you but after failing to disperse them , forces resorted with teargas shelling.

The clashes are on in the area. Meanwhile, a complete shutdown is observed in Sopore township.

Internet services are suspended in the area while as authorities have imposed restrictions. Intense firing is going on between militants and security forces while 1-2 militants are still holed up.

Pertinently, one unidentified has been killed in ongoing gun-battle between militants and security forces that started yesterday evening. (PTK)