SRINAGAR, Indian-controlled Kashmir, June 15 (Xinhua) -- The authorities imposed restrictions in parts of Jammu city, the winter capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, on Wednesday following violent clashes between protesters and police over an alleged desecration of a Hindu temple.
Tension gripped the city on Tuesday evening after protesters belonging to Hindu community took to roads to protest the alleged ransacking of a Hindu temple at the hands of a Muslim youth in Janipura area.
"The trouble began after some people spotted a Muslim youth indulging in desecration at the temple," Amit Kumar, a local resident said. "Though the youth was arrested by police but a policeman slapped the temple's priest during the melee, which worsened the situation."
The irate protesters attacked a local police station and set ablaze three vehicles including two buses of a police school. Police fired dozens of tear smoke shells to disperse the protesters and clashes continued for hours until late Tuesday.
Reports said the protesters also threw stones at house of a local minister and shops belonging to members of Muslim community in the area.
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