Three youth injured during clashes in Pulwama

SRINAGAR — Three youth were injured in government forces action amid complete shutdown in Pulwama town in south Kashmir on Monday.

Reports reaching here said that youth took to the streets and clashed with government forces in Pulwama town. The youth were protesting against the killing of militants during a firefight in Shopian.

Government forces used pellets and tear smoke shells to disperse them, resulting in injuries to the youth. The injured were shifted to District hospital Pulwama where from one has been referred to a Srinagar hospital.

The injured have been identified as Asif Ahmad resident of Chatapora Pulwama, Adil Ahmad resident of Chatapora Pulwama and Tanveer Ahmad.

Meanwhile, authorities have decided to close down both Boys and Women Degree colleges in Pulwama district.