Protesters clash with security forces in Kashmir’s Bandipora, woman injured

Protesters clashed with security forces in Bandipora during a cordon-and-search operation.

Protesters clashed with security forces in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, in which a woman was injured, police said.

Paramilitary troopers stands guard during a one-day strike called by Kashmiri separatist in downtown Srinagar on November 27, 2017. (AFP)

The clashes erupted after security forces launched an operation against militants in Hajin area.

Police said as security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in Hajin area, protesters clashed with them to disrupt it.

The woman, who sustained pellet injuries in her legs, was shifted to a hospital for treatment.