Doda, Sept. 11 -- Prohibitory orders remained in place for the second consecutive day on Wednesday in Doda district which witnessed clashes between protesters and security forces during demonstrations against the detention of AAP MLA Mehraj Malik under the Public Safety Act (PSA).

The restrictions were widened to Bhaderwah valley, with all shops and business establishments shut in the town.

At least eight police personnel, including two officers, were injured in the clashes on Tuesday. Demonstrations erupted after Malik was detained under the PSA and lodged in Kathua jail for allegedly disturbing public order.

"The situation is peaceful. There are no reports of any untoward incidents from anywhere," a police officer said, adding there ...