Restrictions lifted in parts of Srinagar, normal life remains affected

October 19, 2019 15:38

Restrictions that were imposed in parts of Srinagar in view of Friday prayers were lifted on Saturday, but normal life remained affected across the valley for the 76th consecutive day following the abrogation of provisions of Article 370, officials said.

They said the curbs, under Section 144 of the CrPC, were imposed in Anchar area under the jurisdiction of Soura police station and the areas around the historic Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta police station on Friday morning.

They were imposed as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order in view of the Friday congregational prayers.

The restrictions have been lifted from parts of Srinagar, the officials said.

Authorities have been imposing curbs in vulnerable areas of the valley on Friday, apprehending that vested interests may exploit the large gatherings at big mosques and shrines to fuel protests.

Friday prayers have not been allowed at Jamia Masjid -- the grand mosque of Kashmir in Downtown (old city area) -- for over two months.

Meanwhile, normal life remained affected across the valley.

Shops opened for a few hours early in the morning in some areas, including in the commercial hub of Lal Chowk in Srinagar, but the main markets and other business establishments were shut, the officials said.

Private transport plied unhindered in Srinagar and elsewhere in Kashmir, the officials said, adding few areas in the city witnessed traffic jams.

Auto-rickshaws and few inter-district cabs were also seen plying in some areas of the valley, they said.

However, the other modes of public transport were off the roads. -- PTI

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