Clashes begin in Kashmir with lifting of Curfew; Army disallows fruit trade at Sopore Mandi` Archives

Authorities on Wednesday lifted curfew from Kashmir Valley, first time since the present unrest began, while clashes erupted at some places between youths and government forces. “Curfew has been lifted from the entire valley. Restrictions preventing assembly of five or more persons under section 144 CrPc will remain in force,” a police official said here. After the forces were removed from Nowhatta area of old Srinagar city on Wednesday morning, youths took to the roads. Forces were rushed back to quell the protests after which the protesters started pelting stones…