To protest against the civilian killings in Kashmir Valley in the last 77 days, the Banihal town of district Ramban observed complete shutdown for the 3rd consecutive day Friday.
The shutdown was called by the Beopar Mandal Banihal and Imam Jaima Markazi Masjid.
Effect of shutdown was visible on transport movement and all government and private educational institutions, business houses and some government departments.
Heavy deployment of government forces including CRPF, SSB and police personnel was witnessed in Banihal as a “preventive measure”.