Strike called by separatists, restrictions imposed in Srinagar, Pulwama districts of J-K

December 16, 2018 16:34

Authorities on Sunday imposed restrictions in Pulwama and parts of Srinagar districts of Jammu and Kashmir as a precautionary measure in view of the strike called by separatists against the killing of seven civilians during an encounter on Saturday.

Restrictions under Section 144 CrPc have been imposed in Pulwama district of south Kashmir and six police station areas of Srinagar, the summer capital of the state, officials said.

They said the curbs have been imposed in Nowhatta, Khanyar, Rainawari, Safakadal, M R Gunj and Maisuma police station areas of the city.

The officials said the restrictions were imposed as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order and avoid any untoward incident.

Separatists under the banner of Joint Resistance Leadership on Saturday called for a strike across Kashmir on Sunday against the killing of the civilians.

The JRL -- comprising Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Umer Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik -- also asked people to march to the headquarters of the army's Chinar Corps at Badamibagh in Srinagar on Monday.

Seven civilians were killed and several others injured after security forces allegedly opened fire on protestors near an encounter site in Sirnoo village of Pulwama district of south Kashmir on Saturday. -- PTI

Photograph: Umar Ganie/Rediff.com

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