South Kashmir Clashes break out between forces and students; police lob tear gas, open lathicharge

Seven students were reportedly injured after protests seeking justice for Kathua minor turned violent in Anantnag district of south Kashmir on Wednesday. The students were carrying banners assembled at Khanabal-Pahalgam road and took out a protest march seeking justice for Kathua minor. Soon clashes between forces and students erupted leading to the closure of shops and other business establishments in the town. Police used tear gas and baton charged the protesting students, leading to injuries to seven of them, it said.