Geelani stopped from addressing rally in Anantnag

Leader of the hardline faction of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, was on Friday stopped from addressing rally in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag.

Geelani's supporters clashed with the police.

According to reports, Geelani had earlier made an announcement to offer Friday prayers in Anantnag and was scheduled to address a public gathering there after the prayers.

The separatist leader continues to be under house arrest since his arrival from New Delhi on April 15 this year.