From past many days the government forces including army, STF and CRPF does not allow the general market to open in Sopore after 6 pm, locals alleged on Thursday.
“As soon as any shopkeeper tries to open his shop after 6 pm forces around the entire market including the lanes and bylanes start thrashing the shopkeepers and common people,” they alleged.
A local who wished anonymity said, “army, CRPF and STF come out right at 6pm and start beating shopkeeper’s and commuters. They have done it consistently from last one week only to ensure that market is not opened after 6pm.”
“Thrashing of shopkeepers and people has been going on since people are following the Hurriyat calendars,” a local of the area said.
They also allege that many vehicles have been damaged by the government forces.
It is pertinent to mention that joint Hurriyat has been relaxing shutdown call after 6 pm for many days.