Amid strike and restrictions, protests erupted across Kashmir on Friday following the death of a youth during clashes with security forces in Budgam district.
The police said Junaid Mir from Nasrullahpora in Budgam collapsed amid clashes and teargas firing. Mir was rushed to hospital where he died of cardiac arrest, triggering more protests in the area.
In Srinagar, authorities imposed curfew in five police station areas of the old city to thwart protests.
For the 15th consecutive week, authorities disallowed Friday prayers at the historic Jama Masjid in Nowhatta area of the old city.
Reports of protests and clashes were received from other areas of Kashmir post the Friday prayers, leaving several people injured. Restrictions were also imposed in major towns of central, south and north Kashmir.
Published 21 October 2016, 20:43 IST