Curfew was lifted on Tuesday from many areas of Srinagar in view of the improving situation, even as normal life in the Valley remained affected for the 46th straight day due to restrictions and strike in the wake of violence following killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani.
Curfew has been lifted from most areas of Srinagar district. However, it will remain in force in five police station areas of downtown city and Batamaloo, Maisuma and Kralkhud in the uptown, a police official said.
He said curfew was also in force in Anantnag town of south Kashmir.
The official said the restrictions on the movement of people in many areas of the Valley were lifted following improvement in the situation.
The lifting of the curbs allowed movement of people in the civil lines area of the city as there was increased movement of private cars and auto-rickshaws in and around Lal Chowk city centre Tuesday.
However, the official said, restrictions on the assembly of four or more persons under Section 144 Crpc will continue to remain imposed in the entire Valley to maintain law and order.
The separatist camp, which is spearheading the agitation in the Valley over the civilian killings during the protests against Wani’s killing, has asked women to hold peaceful protests on Tuesday.