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High tensions led to fifteen people being injured in the Pakistani city of Peshawar Friday, as two rival student groups clashed over Valentine’s Day celebrations. Violence erupted at the University of Peshawar when dozens of students rallied in favour of the romantic holiday, in opposition to a rally that was taking place at the same location where conservative students had gathered to promote a “Modesty Day” instead.
Police clashed with students in tense scenes, with one officer being apprehended by colleagues after seemingly attempting to rifle-butt a protester. The police entered following news of disturbances on the campus and responded with tear gas, while firefighters worked to extinguish flames.
Automatic weapons were reportedly used in the clashes, a hostel was torched, and various objects smashed.