Violence erupts in Kashmir, thousands join funeral prayers of Burhan Wani

Burhan's funeral in Tral town was attended by thousands of people while violent protests were reported from a number of places from Khadinyar in north Kashmir to Kulgam in south, a day after the militant commander was killed.

July 9, 2016 17:22 IST

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Protesters today attacked police posts and security personnel in several areas and targeted BJP office in Kulgam as violence broke out in Kashmir Valley, a day after Burhan Wani, a poster boy of militant outfit Hizbul Mujhaideen, was killed in an encounter.(Source: AP) READ Kashmir protests: 5 killed, more than 30 injured in violence over killing of Burhan Wani

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Over 30 persons were injured and 5 killed in the clashes in the Valley where curfew-like restrictions were imposed, including in Srinagar city, and Amarnath Yatra was suspended as a precautionary measure. Top separatist leaders, who had given a strike call, were put under house threat. (Express Photo by Shuaib Masoodi) READ Kashmir protests: 5 killed, more than 30 injured in violence over killing of Burhan Wani

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Stone pelting incidents were also reported from Sheeri, Kreeri, Delina, Pattan and Palhalan areas of north Kashmir's Baramulla district, the official said, adding Barsoo and Shariefabad in Awantipora area of south Kashmir also saw violent protests.(Source: AP) READ Kashmir protests: 5 killed, more than 30 injured in violence over killing of Burhan Wani

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In Wani's native place in Tral, a large number of people participated in funeral prayers. An official said that security personnel deployed in the area have been withdrawn in view of the situation prevailing there. (Source: AP) READ Kashmir protests: 5 killed, more than 30 injured in violence over killing of Burhan Wani

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Relatives mourn near the body of top militant commander Burhan Muzaffar Wani during his funeral procession in Shareef village, in Tral. (Express Photo by Shuaib Masoodi) READ Kashmir protests: 5 killed, more than 30 injured in violence over killing of Burhan Wani

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People from Tral town and adjoining areas arrived in droves to attend the funeral prayers, which had to be conducted four times to accommodate the massive number of mourners.(Source: AP) READ Kashmir protests: 5 killed, more than 30 injured in violence over killing of Burhan Wani

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Funeral prayers in-absentia were offered in almost all localities of the city following a call by separatist leaders.(Source: AP) READ Kashmir protests: 5 killed, more than 30 injured in violence over killing of Burhan Wani