Clashes erupt in several parts of J&K after Eid prayers

Violence broke out between the youth and Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday in several districts of the state, after Eid prayers. Reports say the youth were chanting pro-freedom and anti-India slogans, which triggered the clashes. Some masked youth reportedly unfurled Pakistan and ISIS flags, following which police had to use teargas shells to disperse the protesters, who in turn resorted to stone pelting. Violence was reported in downtown Srinagar, Pulwama, Sopore, Baramulla and other areas of the Valley.