J&K: Clashes between students, security forces in Pulwama

Pulwama (J&K): Clashed broke out between the students and security forces in Jammu and Kahmir`s Pulwama district on Tuesday against the alleged arrest of their schoolmates.

The students of Government Higher Secondary School Pulwama earlier in the day staged a protest at Main Chowk demanding release of their school mates.

At least 20 students were arrested during a raid last night, the protesters alleged. The protesting students also set ablaze a bike and pelted stones at the security force and their vehicles.

The Valley has been witnessing a situation of unrest in the recent times with incidents of stone pelting and protests by youth increasing by each passing day.