In Photos: Tral Erupts in Violence After Killing of Sabzar Bhat

Clashes between separatists and security forces in Tral killed one and injured 30.

A youth attacks a police vehicle amid tear smoke fired by police during violent clashes which erupted following the killing of Sabzar Ahmad Bhat. (Photo: PTI)

On Saturday, protests between separatists and security forces broke out in Tral, Kashmir, following the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Sabzar Ahmad Bhat.

Separatists in Kashmir Valley have since called for a two-day shutdown from Sunday over the "use of force" against the protesters.

A civilian was killed allegedly in cross-firing between militants and security forces during the encounter in Tral area. At least 30 people have been injured in clashes between protesters and security forces in different parts of the Valley.

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A policeman in action against stone-pelters during violent clashes which erupted following the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen Commander Zakir Ahmad Bhat. (Photo: PTI)

A frightened schoolgirl cries as she watches violent clashes between police and protesters following the killing of Zakir Ahmad Bhat and his associate. (Photo: PTI)

The separatists also called for a march to Tral, in south Kashmir's Pulwama district, on 30 May to pay tribute to Bhat and seven other militants killed in two separate encounters in the Valley today.

A member of the army standing watch, beside graffiti in Tral, Pulwama District (Photo Courtesy: Muneeb ul-Islam)

A youth attacks a police vehicle amid tear smoke fired by police during violent clashes which erupted following the killing of Zakir Ahmad Bhat. (Photo: PTI)

Army personnel standing outside a house which got completely damaged during an encounter between militants and security forces at Soimoh village of Tral in Pulwama District. (Photo: PTI)

A joint statement from chairmen of both factions of Hurriyat Conference, Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, and JKLF chief Yasin Malik said:

We condemn the use of brute force against the unarmed civilians, injuring hundreds of them and call for a strike on Sunday and Monday.

A youth being shifted to SMHS hospital for treatment after he was injured during a clash with the security forces which erupted in the Valley. (Photo: PTI)

Security forces ready shield and weapons to contain protesters in Tral. (Photo Courtesy: Muneeb ul-Islam)

Army personnel take position in a house during an encounter with militants at Soimoh village of Tral in Pulwama district of south Kashmir on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

An army officer readies the equipment needed for riot control. (Photo Courtesy: Muneeb ul-Islam)