Protests broke out in Trehgam village of Kupwara district against the abduction of three locals by army man on Tuesday.
According to media reports, protesters raised slogans against the alleged abduction of three villagers and demanding investigation of the case.
The army man is in police custody after court directed police to act against him.
Meanwhile protesters blocked the Kupwara-Kralpora road and all the shops and business establishments are closed in the area.