Restrictions in parts of Srinagar in view of strike called by separatists

Srinagar, October 18

Authorities on Thursday imposed restrictions in parts of Srinagar as a precautionary measure in view of a strike called by separatists.

Restrictions under Section 144 of the CrPC had been imposed in five police station areas of the city here, a police official said.

He said the curbs had been imposed in the police station areas of Nowhatta, Khanyar, Rainawari, Safakadal and MR Gunj.

The official said the restrictions were imposed as a precautionary measure.

Separatists under the banner of Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) on Wednesday called for a strike across the Kashmir Valley on Thursday.

The strike call came after three militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Fateh Kadal area of the old city here on Wednesday morning.

Most of the shops, petrol pumps and other business establishments were shut in the city due to the strike, the official said.

He said public transport was off the roads while private cars, cabs and auto-rickshaws were seen plying in some areas.

Similar reports of shutdown were received from other district headquarters of the Valley, the official said.

Meanwhile, authorities restored Internet services in the summer capital.

Internet services on mobile devices at 2G speed were restored this afternoon as the situation in the city remained peaceful, an official said, adding that decision on restoring the 4G Internet speed will be taken later in the day. PTI