location: Hajan
notes: On 22 Dec, police forces cordoned off the area of Parrey Mohalla in Hajin (Bandipora, J&K), after receiving reports of suspected LeT militants in the area. Soon after they were fired upon from a house and a gun battle ensued. However, due to escalating riots in the area, the militants were able to escape. Rioters clashed with state forces at the scene.
target_text: location: Hajan, fatalities: 0