Jammu: Communal violence flared up in between two communities in Kishtwar town of Jammu region on Eid-ul-Fitr Friday after about 500 villagers raised pro-independence slogans.The mobs torched over two dozen shops, some vehicles, a petrol pump and government offices before the army was called in to clamp an indefinite curfew in the town.Police sources said members of the mobs fired at each other.Watch some of the pics relating to Kishtwar clashes: Protesters throw stones at policemen during a protest after rival communities clashed. Indian forces fired warning shots to enforce a curfew and to push angry people back into their homes Policemen chase protesters in Kishtwar during clashes Policemen try to disperse protesters trying to indulge in stoning, arson Protestors vandalize a police barricade in Kishtwar Policeman lies injured on the ground after being attacked by mob Policemen fire teargas shells at rioters Policemen chase rioters in Kishtwar during clashes Protesters gather for a protest after rival communities clashed Indian paramilitary soldiers patrol riot-hit areas of Kishtwar Protestor shouts slogans against state government after clashes in Kishtwar Policeman throws stones at protesters
Updated on: August 14, 2013 6:11 IST
