SRINAGAR, Indian-controlled Kashmir, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- Clashes and protests broke out at several places in restive India-controlled Kashmir Monday after authorities relaxed curfew in majority of the areas, officials said.
The curfew was relaxed after a period of 51 days in most of the parts except southern town of Pulwama and two areas in Srinagar city Maharaj Gunj and Nowhatta.
However, reports pouring in from most of the places said anti-India protests broke out with angry youth taking to streets chanting slogans "Go India Go Back" and "We want - Freedom". The protesters clashing with police and paramilitary personnel by throwing brickbats and stones on them, who responded by firing tear gas shells.
A police spokesman said curfew was lifted following improvement in situation. However, it said some people in their effort to disturb the situation pelted stones on police deployments.
"Minor incidents of stone pelting were reported from Srinagar, Anantnag, Kulgam, Sopore, Kupwara and Bandipora," the spokesman said. "Except for these incidents, overall situation remained peaceful and under control."
Locals in Srinagar said restrictions were imposed in several areas of Srinagar immediately after the clashes.
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