South Asia Human Rights Journalist Association

Srinagar, July 7, 2012: The mysterious killing of Mohammad Ashraf Bhat, 28, in Indian sate Andhra Pradesh (AP) sparked protests and clashes in his native village Soozath Narbal in Baramulla district, injuring many protesters including a police officer. The clashes erupted between agitating youth, police and CRPF on Saturday morning when locals blocked Srinagar-Baramulla highway near Narbal crossing after they came to know that Asharaf has been killed in Andhra Pradesh. The protesters were demanding airlifting of Ashraf’s body.