location: Anantnag
notes: On October 6th, clashes between security forces and rioters erupted in the Reshi Bazar, Mattan Chowk and Cheeni Chowk areas of Anantnag after rumours of local braid chopping surfaced. Demonstrators hurled stones at police, who fired tear gas. Traders allege that some police hurled tear gas into their shops. Braid chopping incidents have been occurring all throughout the state, leading to panic and demonstrations against police inaction.
target_text: location: Anantnag, fatalities: 0