Shutdown, Restrictions paralyse life across Valley; Thousands participate in multiple funerals for LeT commander

A separatist-sponsored shutdown and restrictions imposed by the authorities paralysed life acros Kashmir valley on Saturday. Srinagar District Magistrate Farooq Ahmad Lone said restrictions were imposed in the areas of Rainawari, Khanyar, Nowhatta, M.R. Gunj and Safa Kadal to maintain law and order. Heavy contingents of police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were also deployed. Train services between Baramulla and Banihal towns were suspended. Exams scheduled for Saturday were postponed by Kashmir University. Shops, public transport and educational institutions remained closed. The shutdown was called to protest the…

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