2016 Redux? Protests rock Kashmir, once again

In the last few days, Kashmir is once again witnessing clashes between the security forces and civilians, bringing back the memories of tension during 2016.

Things are once again going out of hands in Kashmir, literally. Once again, civilians in large numbers are coming out to protest against the security forces. Experts say the valley might witness law and order problem like last year. 2016 proved very bad for the valley. During the six-month shutdown, Kashmir witnessed deaths of hundreds of civilians after protests broke out following the death of Hizbul Mujhadeen commander Burhan Wani, who was killed in a gunfight with the security forces.

During the unrest last year, security forces lost several of their jawans too.

Here we bring you a few glimpses of protests that are brewing in the valley currently...

Protests over civilians’ death

Policemen fire tear gas shells to chase away protesters, who were blocking the railway tracks at Wanibal on the outskirts of Srinagar on Friday to protest against the killing of three youths in Chadoora encounter.

Youngsters lead protests

Protesters throwing stones on CRPF men while blocking the railway tracks at Wanibal on the outskirts of Srinagar on Friday to protest against the killing of three youths in Chadoora encounter.

Southeast Asia's longest road tunnel

Tight vigil ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway on Friday. The PM will inaugurate Southeast Asia's longest road tunnel between Chenani and Nashri on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway and attend a public rally on April 2 at Udhampur in Jammu.

Shouting out loud

Police arrest a protester, who was marching towards Lal Chowk to protest against the killing of three civilians in Chadoor encounter, at Chota Bazar in Srinagar on Friday.

Men in khaki guard the streets

Police personnel patrol a street following a protest call given by Hurriyat leadership against the killing of three civilians in Chadoor encounter, at Chota Bazar Chowk in Srinagar on Friday.

Picture credit: PTI

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