Normal life remains affected across Valley Kashmir, Clashes erupt in Sopore, Tral

Normal life was affected in Kashmir Friday due to the strike called by separatist groups though transport – both public and private – was plying in many parts of the Srinagar city. Most of the shops, fuel stations and other business establishments remained closed due to the strike. There was comparatively less public activity today because of the Friday as people apprehend law and order problems after the congregational prayers. The officials said schools and other educational institutions were closed. Similar reports were received from most other district headquarters of the Valley,…

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Curfew, Restrictions in Valley to thwart march to UN Office, Clashes erupt in Sopore, Bandipora, Palhallan, Chanapora post Friday prayers

Day 91: Curfew, Restrictions in Valley to thwart march to UN Office Clashes erupt in Sopore, Bandipora, Palhallan, Chanapora post Friday prayers Prayers not allowed in Jamia masjid Srinagar on straight 13th Friday Authorities imposed restrictions in Srinagar city of Kashmir Valley on Friday morning to prevent a protest march to the UN observer’s office called by resistance leaders. District Magistrate Farooq Ahmad Lone said: “Restrictions will remain in force here to maintain law and order today (Friday).” The resistance leaders had urged people to march to the UN Military Observers…

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