Srinagar: Clashes were reported between protesters and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district following the funeral of a local Hizbul Mujahideen militant.
According to reports, a large crowd turned up for the funeral of Hizbul Mujahideen militant Tauseef Ahmad Wagay, who was recently killed by security forces.
Several people had travelled to Wagey’s ancestral Kanjkul village of Yaripora to attend the last rites.
Witnesses told CNN-News18 said that clashes erupted near a police station in Yaripora.
Meanwhile, reacting to Army chief Bipin Rawat’s warning to the local population to not interfere and impede Army operations, National Conference leader Mustafa Kamal said that the Army chief can’t threaten civilians.
Adding fuel to the fire, he further said that control of the Mehbooba Mufti-led state government lies in Delhi. He also said Mufti has sold her conscience to BJP. The PDP-BJP government has worsened the situation in Kashmir, he added.
Reacting to civilians clashing with security forces in the Valley, BJP leader Ram Madhav said that social media is being used to provoke people at encounter sites. He also alleged that separatists like Syed Ali Shah Geelani are provoking people to clash with security forces.
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