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Massive clashes erupt in IOK against killings of 3 youth
March 12, 2018

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In Occupied Kashmir, massive clashes erupted in Islamabad district against the killings of three youth by Indian forces in the district on Monday.

Youth took to the streets and staged massive protests in Islamabad and Kokernag areas of the district.

Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Dr Piyush Singla ordered closure of class work in wake of killing of Easa Fazili, who was resident of nearby Soura area of Srinagar.

Meanwhile, the authorities placed Hurriyet forum Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house detention at his Nigeen residence and arrested Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front Chairman, Muhammad Yasin Malik from his Maisuma residence to prevent them from leading any protests against the killings.

Muhammad Yasin Malik was lodged at Kothi Bagh police station in Srinagar.