Srinagar 20 August 2011: A complete shutdown was observed in Bijbehara town on Saturday on the death anniversary of a youth who was killed in government forces' action during last year's uprisings.
On this day last year, 24-year-old Nazir Ahmad Wani, son of Abdul Rehman Wani of Persha Mohallah was shot dead by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers and policemen, when he was coming out of the Masjid after offering prayers, his family said.
Normal life today was affected in Bijbehara town of the district in view of the shutdown observed on the first death anniversary of the slain youth. All shops, business establishments, banks and petrol pumps remained closed throughout the day, while the movement of traffic was affected.
Later in the day, clashes broke out between youth and the forces who were deployed in huge strength in the area to foil any possible pro-freedom and anti-India demonstrations. The pitched battles between the youth and the forces continued for some time. However, no reports of injury to any person were received. Source KDNN