Police vehicle torched in Indian-controlled Kashmir during clashes

SRINAGAR, Indian-controlled Kashmir, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- A police vehicle was torched on Friday in restive Indian-controlled Kashmir during clashes between protesters and the government forces, police said.

The vehicle was set ablaze in Anantnag town, about 52 km south of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir.

Clashes broke out in the town after Friday afternoon congregational prayers when residents staged a protest against the alleged persecution of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar.

According to police, a vehicle was torched by protesters during clashes in the town.

"Two policemen were also injured during the clashes," a police spokesman said.