Kashmir, which came to life last evening following relaxation in strike by separatists, on Tuesday again witnessed as shutdown as curfew remained in force in some parts and restrictions were in effect in rest of the Valley to maintain law and order
Many shops and business establishments opened after sundown on Monday as the separatists had announced a relaxation in the agitation programme to allow people to buy essentials in view of the prolonged shut down since July 9 in the Valley
However, all markets remained closed on Tuesday and public transport was off the roads in view of the strike call given by the separatists
Curfew remained in force in six police station areas of the city, Anantnag town, Kokernag and Khanpora in Baramulla district as restrictions on assembly of four or more people continued in entire Kashmir, a police official said
“Curfew is in place only in six police station areas of Srinagar city — Nowhatta, Khanyar, Rainawari, Safakadal, Batamaloo and Maharajgunj,” he said
The separatist groups have been spearheading the agitation to protest the civilian killings during the protests following killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani in an encounter with security forces on July 8
Protests broke out across Kashmir Valley on July 9, leading to clashes with security forces in which 49 persons have been killed and over 5600 persons injured
Mobile Internet services continued to remain snapped in the entire Valley where the postpaid mobile telephony services have been restored across all networks
The incoming facility on prepaid connections has also been restored, but the outgoing calls are barred on such numbers
The separatist camp has extended the shutdown call in Kashmir till August 5, calling for a march to Hazratbal shrine on Friday.
