Clashes broke out between protestors and security forces in Kashmir as many parts of the Valley observed a spontaneous shutdown following "rumours" about scrapping of Article 35-A, police said. Twelve people were injured in the clashes, they said.

Article 35-A, which grants special rights and privileges to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, is currently facing a legal challenge in the Supreme Court. People took to streets in many parts of the Valley following a media report that the apex court will hear the petition challenging the validity of Article 35-A on Monday.