Civilian killed in protests in Kashmir
Srinagar, June 18: A civilian protester was killed and seven others were injured on Monday during clashes between a stone-pelting mob and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, police sources said.
Protesters started throwing stones on security forces in Mir Bazar area. After the mob refused to disperse, the security forces opened fire resulting in injuries to some protesters.
The sources said one of them, identified as Aijaz Ahmad, succumbed to critical injuries while seven others were being treated at a hospital.
Tension has gripped the area as news about the civilian's death spread.
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Mangaluru: People gather in large numbers to protest against Waqf Amendment Act in Adyar
Mangaluru: A large number of people gathered for a protest rally organised by the Ulama Coordination Karnataka against the Waqf Amendment Act at Shah Garden Maidan in Adyar, Kannur, on Friday.
Despite the scorching heat, people began arriving from various places towards Adyar-Kannur from 2 PM onwards.
Meanwhile, shops in various parts of the city were closed since noon. As it was Good Friday, vehicular movement in the city remained minimal during the afternoon. Police personnel were deployed at important junctions and crossings in the city and surrounding areas of Adyar. In addition to vehicle patrols, police vehicles were stationed at several points.
Its worth noting that a disciplined system was established at the protest site by volunteers, who were seen regularly clearing empty drinking water bottles to maintain cleanliness.
According to reports, those gathered at the site raised slogans of Azadi and expressed their dissatisfaction with the Waqf Amendment Act.
A tight police presence was maintained around the ground, and volunteers assisted in managing the smooth flow of traffic.
Meanwhile, the organisers also appealed for a peaceful protest and requested participants to refrain from shouting inflammatory slogans.
The protestors also displayed national flags during the rally.
