Restrictions imposed again in Srinagar, Teargas shells fired to disperse demonstrators

SRINAGAR: Security forces burst teargas shells and lathi charged at Nowgam in Srinagar uptown to disperse stone pelting demonstrators, who defied restrictions and protested against the November 3 killing of two youths in Army firing. Restrictions, imposed the next morning, were lifted last night though there were clashes between demonstrators and security forces thoughout the day.
Restrictions were again imposed today after people, mostly youths again took to the streets, protesting against the killings of local youths.
Security forces lathi charged to disperse the demonstrators which had no impact. Later, security forces burst teargas shells to disperse them at several places in Nowgam and adjoining areas. Stone pelting and bursting of teargas shells continued in which a number of persons, including security personnel, were injured.
The busy Natipora-Nowgam-bypass road has been closed and traffic diverted to other routes. However, traffic on bypass was plying normally as adequate security forces had been deployed to keep away demonstrators.