Curfew reimposed in many parts of Kashmir

September 02, 2016 12:30

Curfew was today reimposed in many parts of Kashmir including Srinagar as a precautionary measure ahead of Friday prayer congregations even as normal life remained paralysed in the Valley for the 56th day.

"Curfew has been imposed in entire Srinagar district and some other towns of the Valley as a precautionary measure," a police official said.

He said other towns where curfew was imposed included Anantnag, Pulwama, Kulgam, Shopian, Baramulla and Pattan.

"Restrictions on assembly of people have been imposed inrest of the Valley due to apprehensions of violence after Friday prayers," the official said.

Curfew was lifted in most parts of Kashmir from Monday and it was completely withdrawn two days ago.

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