Jammu and Kashmir: Restrictions imposed due to strike called by Hurriyat leaders over civilian's death
The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday imposed restrictions in parts of Srinagar to maintain law and order in view of shutdown call given by separatists against the civilian killing.
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The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday imposed restrictions in parts of Srinagar to maintain law and order in view of shutdown call given by Hurriyat leaders to protest a civilian's killing by security forces. Image Courtesy: Sameer Mushtaq
Huge number of security forces were deployed to prevent the possible eruption of protests. CRPF personnels guarded Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta area of Srinagar on Saturday. Image Courtesy: Sameer Mushtaq
Most of the main roads and streets remained closed, with barbed wire in place to prevent any vehicular and pedestrian movement. Image Courtesy: Sameer Mushtaq
The separatists had called for the strike in the wake of death of a civilian in Khudwani area of Kulgam district on Tuesday. On Saturday, the security Forces recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) in HMT area on Srinagar-Baramullah Highway. Image Courtesy: Sameer Mushtaq
Normal life was affected elsewhere in the Kashmir valley due to the strike. Mostly shops in Anantnag town were shut on the call of separatists. Image Courtesy: Sameer Mushtaq
These restrictions were not applicable to government employees, universities, essential services like banks or those taking or invigilating examinations. Bus stand Anantnag of south Kashmir wore a desolate look throughout the day. Image Courtesy: Sameer Mushtaq
Train services were suspended in Kashmir to prevent any untoward on the strike day. Image Courtesy: Sameer Mushtaq