Barricades, bunkers return to Srinagar

October 30, 2016 14:23

In a development reminiscent of the turbulent 1990s, bunkers and barricades have returned to several areas of Srinagar after three months of protests, which have often turned violent.

Officials said there are inputs of an increased movement of militants in the city. Road barriers comprising metallic barricades and sand bunkers have been set up at entry and exit points of Srinagar, and Gupkar area, which houses several politicians, including Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and former CM Omar Abdullah.

Armed forces have been positioned in bunkers at Naseem Bagh, Nishat, Gupkar road and Pantha Chowk, which is the entry point of Srinagar for people travelling from south Kashmir.

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