Restrictions imposed to prevent separatist-called protest march in Srinagar

Separatists have called for a march to the headquarters of the UN Military Observers Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) situated in Sonawar area.

Authorities imposed restrictions in Srinagar on Friday to prevent a separatist-called protest march in the city, police said.

A Kashmiri man walks past Indian policemen during a strike in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir on Jan 26. (AP File Photo)

No pedestrian and vehicular movement in areas placed under restrictions was allowed.

Heavy contingents of police and CRPF personnel were deployed all across the city.

Separatists have called for a march to the headquarters of the UN Military Observers Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) situated in Sonawar area.