Amarnath Yatra base camp clash injures 24
According to sources, stone pelting broke out Friday morning at Baltal area of central Kashmir's Ganderbal district following the stabbing of a person last night.
The paramilitary CRPF men had to fire teargas shells to control a mob consisting of tent owners, pony owners, traders and labourers, who were protesting against the stabbing of a local pony owner.
Meanwhile, Amaranth Yatra en route to the cave has been suspended keeping in view the incident in the area.
To control the mob, an extra contingent of police was rushed to the area to maintain the law and order.
Meanwhile, CRPF PRO Kishore Prasad told IBNS that the incident happened between two groups in the tent on Thursday, and later it resulted into heavy scuffle leaving 24 injured.
He said that the situation is under control now and top officials are on the spot to asses the situation.
(Reporting by Saleem Iqbal Qadri )
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