location: Sopore
notes: Clashes between youth and government forces took place shortly after Friday prayers at Jamia Masjid in Sopore town. Police fired tear gas shells to disperse the mob, who threw stones. The 'joint separatist leadership' comprising of both factions of Hurriyat Conference and JKLF, had called for a general strike and demonstrations after Friday prayers as part of their agitation in support of their demand for right to self-determination and against the civilian killings last year.
target_text: location: Sopore, fatalities: 0