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One injured in Srinagar ‘police firing’

The residents, who blocked the main roads in dozens of localities in and around Jamia Masjid, in the wee hours accused police of high-handedness during the raids.

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A major part of downtown Srinagar from Khanyar to Hawal including Jamia Masjid observed a complete shutdown on Saturday. (Source: Google map)

One person was injured when the police allegedly opened fire in the old city’s Saraf Kadal area on people protesting against the arrest of youths during raids on Friday night.

The raids were conducted to nab people who waved Pakistan and IS flags and displayed posters of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani.

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The injured youth, identified as Sajjad Ahmad, was admitted to SKIMS hospital. “The patient had a bullet injury in the knee,” said SKIMS Medical Superintendent Dr Farooq Jan.

On Saturday, Nowhatta and its adjoining areas in the old city witnessed complete shutdown against the arrest of 10 people. People took to streets and forced shopkeepers to shut shop. Locals alleged that police fired at them, but the SP North Srinagar refused to comment. Police sources said that Ahmad was wanted in many cases of stone pelting.

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