Pro-freedom rally in Pulwama; Lolab tense with massive Protest On; Lawyers, Women Protest in Bandipora

Thousands of people on Tuesday staged a massive pro-freedom rally in Lelhaar village of Pulwama in south Kashmir.  Reports said that thousands are in attendance at Lelhaar playground where the rally is being held.

Clashes erupted in Lalpora area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Tuesday after forces allegedly thrashed several youths yesterday. Reports said that thousands of people staged protests on the second consecutive day today against the alleged high-handedness of the forces in Lalpora area of Lolab.
People stayed in Jamia Masjid overnight and prevented forces from even making the curfew  announcement today morning. Thousands of people, including women, children and elders, took part in the protests. Clashes were going on at the time of filing of this report.

Dozens of lawyers affiliated with Bandipora Bar Association Tuesday held protest against the civilian killings, use of pellet guns and arrests in the Kashmir valley in the north district. Led by Bandipora, Bar Association President advocate Masood Bhat, the protesting lawyers marched upto the local Chowk.
Bhat addressed the lawyers and strongly condemned the civilian killings at the hands of government forces, the use of pellet guns against protesters and arrest spree.
Scores of women on Tuesday took out a protest rally in Ajas area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora district.
The protesting women marched from main chowk to Eidgah Ajas while chanting pro-freedom and anti-India slogans. The protests were peaceful till last reports came in.