Conflict
Shutdown, clashes in Anantnag after rumour about local militant trapped in Kokernag
Srinagar: After rumours that a local militant has been surrounded by the armed forces in Kokernag, a spontaneous shutdown was observed in Anantnag.
Reports said that the authorities imposed restrictions in Old Town after reports that a local LeT militant Tariq Khan was trapped in Dehruna village of Kokernag started doing rounds. Witnesses said that a shutdown was observed in the town while youth took to streets and clashed with the forces.
An official said that the militants and the forces exchanged fire briefly soon after a search operation was launched in Dehruna village. The operation has been called off after the militants reportedly managed to escape from the area.