Bundh hits life in J&K

Normal life was paralysed in most parts of Kashmir valley on Tuesday in view of a separatist-sponsored general strike against the killing of a teenaged boy, Wamiq, in a police action on Sunday.

Police had to fire in air, burst smoke shells and resort to cane charge to disperse the demonstrators at several places in the city. Protesters pelted stones at security forces. Over 50 persons were injured in clashes between the protesters and police in several towns including Baramulla and Anantnag.

Shops and other business establishments, government and and banks remained closed in most parts of Kashmir. Vehicles were off the roads.

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