SRINAGAR; Forces burst teargas shells and resorted to lathicharge to disperse demonstrators, who were protesting against the arrest of youth in north Kashmir district of Bandipora, where some parts observed a complete shut down today.

People took to the streets at Saderkote Bala and other areas on Srinagar-Bandipora road, protesting against the arrest of some youths.

The demonstrators, who were raising slogans against the police and state government alleged that police arrested youths, who allegedly took part in the demonstrations against the killing of Farhat Ahmad Dar and injuries to three others in police firing at Naidkhai on Friday evening.

However, when the demonstrators blocked the main road and refused to allow traffic, Indian forces resorted to lathicharge to disperse them which had no impact.

Later forces burst teargas shells, sources said adding demonstrators were pelting stones.

Meanwhile protests were also held during the last night in Hajin town where people alleged that forces are conducting night raids to arrest the youth.

A local boy wished not to be named said, "Forces are conducting night raids, several boys have been rounded up during these raids. People made announcements through loudspeakers of mosques to assembly near a masjid and then strong demonstrations were held against these raids."