Curfew-like restrictions imposed in Kashmir

February 09, 2014 11:46

Curfew-like restrictions were imposed today in most parts of Kashmir Valley to foil separatists' plans to hold protests to observe the first death anniversary of Parliament-attack convict Afzal Guru.

Barring Handwara in north Kashmir, all major towns in the Valley have been put under security restrictions, with heavy deployment of CRPF and police personnel aimed at thwarting any protests, official sources said.

Section 144 of CrPC, which bans assembly of four or more persons, has been imposed in several districts, including Srinagar, sources said, adding that the situation has so far been peaceful.

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