Witnesses said that Malik, who had reached Pulwama town early morning today, came out of the Jamia Masjid after congregational Friday prayers to lead the protest rally.
Police personnel deployed outside the mosque swooped on him as soon as he came out.
To prevent his arrest, people staged a strong protest, said an eyewitness.
Police fired teargas shells to disperse the protesters, triggering clashes.
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