Clashes broke out in Srinagar on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, evening after a Delhi court awarded life imprisonment to Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik in a terror funding case.
Earlier, the National Investigation Agency sought death penalty for Malik.
Malik had pleaded guilty to all charges, including those under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, in a terror funding case.
A shutdown was observed in parts of Srinagar on Wednesday ahead of the court's verdict.
Please click on the images for glimpses of the latest from Srinagar.
IMAGE: Police personnel in action during clashes with protesters at Maisuma in Srinagar. All Photographs: Umar Ganie for Rediff.com
IMAGE: Earlier, protests erupted in Srinagar soon after the Delhi court sentenced Yasin Malik to life in prison.
IMAGE: Earlier on Wednesday, shops in Srinagar shut down ahead of the Delhi court verdict in the Yasin Malik case.
IMAGE: Security personnel maintained a strict vigil in Srinagar through drone cameras.
IMAGE: Srinagar residents seen in a subdued Lal Chowk earlier on Wednesday.
IMAGE: Security personnel on extra vigil earlier in the day.
Photographs curated by Manisha Kotian/Rediff.com
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