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Curfew lifted in Kashmir Valley, security tight

Curfew was today lifted from all parts of Kashmir but normal life in the Valley remained affected due to the strike call given by hardline Hurriyat Conference to protest against the firing incident in Ramban district that left four persons dead.

Updated on: Jul 21, 2013 11:27 AM IST
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Curfew was on Sunday lifted from all parts of Kashmir but normal life in the Valley remained affected due to the strike call given by hardline Hurriyat Conference to protest against the firing incident in Ramban district that left four persons dead.

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Authorities lifted curfew from all parts of the Valley on Sunday morning in view of the improvement in the law and order situation since Saturday, official sources said.

They said police and other security agencies are keeping a close vigil on the situation across Kashmir.

Curfew was imposed on Friday in all areas of Srinagar, Budgam, Ganderbal and Bandipora districts and Shopian, Pulwama, Kulgam, Anantnag, Bijbehara and Sopore towns.

It remained in force on Saturday also.

Restrictions under section 144 CrPC, which does not permit assembly of four or more persons, remained in force in rest of the Valley during the past two days.

More than 100 persons, mostly security force personnel, were injured in the clashes between protestors and law enforcing agencies - on Friday and Saturday - in the wake of Ramban firing incident.

Handcarts of roadside vendors and few private vehicles dotted the otherwise deserted roads of the summer capital of the state.

There were no reports of any untoward incident so far from anywhere in the Valley, police said.

 
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