Indian Forces crack down against pro freedom protestors in IOK

Indian Forces crack down against pro freedom protestors in IOK

ISLAMABAD (APP): Several people were injured in recent action of Indian forces on protesters at Manzgam area of Kulgam district in Indian occupied Kashmir.

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According to Kashmir Media Service, People in Kulgam district while defying curfew and other restrictions came out in the streets and staged anti-India and pro-freedom rallies.

The Indian forces used force on the protesters, which resulting into injuries to many.Some critically injured were shifted to the hospital.

A large number of troops cordoned off Bandipora town to foil an anti-India march towards local Eidgah in the town. People from many areas of the district started marching raising pro-freedom and anti-India slogans to attend the freedom rally.

Meanwhile, life remained crippled throughout the valley as authorities continued to put restrictions in place to curb protests and rallies in the territory.

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The authorities imposed curfew in south district of Shopian ahead of a march towards the town.The authorities announced the imposition of curfew through loudspeakers at 5:30 am following which a large number of men in uniform was deployed in the town including army.

All shops, business establishments, educational institutions majority of government offices and banks were closed in the valley.