Kashmir: Curfew continues, internet shut, mobiles blocked

July 20, 2016 09:50

Curfew imposed by the authorities and a protest shutdown called by separatists paralysed life in the Valley for 13th day on Wednesday.

Police said curfew will continue in most parts of the Valley as precautionary measure to maintain law and order.

Internet connectivity on all mobile phones remained suspended for the ninth day in the Valley.

Calling facility on mobile phones has also remained suspended during this period except for limited calling facility on post-paid mobile phones provided by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited.

After remaining closed because of the killings of three civilians in army firing during protest in Qazigund area, the Jammu-Sringar National Highway was restored for limited traffic during the night.

Trucks carrying supplies of essential goods and vehicles carrying Amarnath yatris, who had been stranded on the highway, were cleared during the night.

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