Protests broke out in Mattan area of Anantnag district in south Kashmir on Friday against alleged ransacking of property and thrashing of locals by army during a search operation.
Reports said that army men allegedly beat up the residents and vandalized property during a search operation last night in Tikibagh Kralpora.
They said people took to streets and raised slogans against the army and in favour of Kashmir’s freedom.
The protesters also blocked Khanabal-Pahalgam (KP) road in Mattan to register their protest.