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5 injured in clash between protesters, security forces

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Press Trust of India Srinagar
Five persons were today injured in a clash between protesters and security forces in Pulwama town in south Kashmir.

A group of youth started shouting slogans and hurling stones at security forces near Degree College, Pulwama, this afternoon, a police official said.

He said the security forces resorted to baton charge and fired several tear smoke shells to disperse the protestors.

There were unconfirmed reports of security forces firing a few warning shots in the air.

At least, five persons were hurt during the clash, the official said.

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First Published: Apr 15 2017 | 3:32 PM IST

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