Shutdown across Kashmir, Curfew in Srinagar parts to foil ‘Jamia Chalo’

Authorities on Friday imposed curfew in some parts of Srinagar city to prevent post-prayer protests. The police said curfew has been imposed in old city Nowhatta area while restrictions would remain in force in other parts to maintain law and order. Mirwaiz Umer Farooq, chairman of moderate Hurriyat group has announced that he would defy restrictions to offer Friday prayers at the Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta. Mirwaiz has been placed under house arrest in his uptown Nigeen residence in the outskirts of Srinagar. For the 112th consecutive day, life across…

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