Police officer among 35 injured in Soura clashes

Srinagar: A top police officer is among around three-dozen people injured during ongoing clashes in Anchar locality of Soura in Srinagar on Wednesday.

Sources said that SP Naveed Peerzada was among several police and paramilitary personnel who were injured in the clashes.

Several civilians injured during clashes and due to alleged thrashing by forces have been shifted to SKIMS for treatment.

Clashes erupted in the locality after forces launched a crackdown after Fajr (morning) prayers and allegedly beat up the residents.