Clashes at Keller in Shopian as forces lay siege

Srinagar

Clashes erupted between civilian and forces in Keller area of Shopian district in southern part of Kashmir on Monday afternoon after the forces launched Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in the area, reports said.

Earlier, acting on a tip off about the presence of militants in Batpora village at Keller, forces laid a cordon.

Locals, immediately after the cordon, took to streets and pelted stones on forces which retaliated with teargas shelling to disperse the protesters.

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