Curfew-like restrictions have been imposed in downtown Srinagar since early this morning as a“precautionary measure.”
Officials said that restrictions were imposed to maintain law and order and in the interest of people and property following a strike called by separatists, who have also appealed to people to march from their respective areas towards United National Military Observers (UNMO) office at Sonawar for organising a sit-in after Friday prayers today.
They said restrictions under Section 144 CrPC have been imposed in the areas falling under the jurisdiction of police station Khanyar, Nowhatta, Rainawari, M R Gunj and Safa Kadal in the downtown, Kralkhud in the old city and Maisuma and Ram Munshibagh in the civil lines to maintain law and order.