Curfew lifted in parts of Kashmir

Curfew was lifted on Saturday from six police station areas of the city but normal life remained affected in Indian-controlled Kashmir for the 106th straight day due to the separatist-sponsored strike. Indian police fired tear gas to disperse dozens of Kashmiri protesters protesting against the alleged denial of medical treatment to Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front Chairman Yasin Malik, who has been in prison for the last three months. They also demanded his immediate release.
A police official said the situation in Kashmir valley was under control, even as a youth died during clashes between protesters and security forces in Budgam district of central Kashmir on Friday, reported the PTI. The official, however, said restrictions on assembly of four or more people were in place throughout the valley for maintaining law and order.
Security forces have been deployed in strength at vulnerable spots and along the main roads to as a precautionary measure, the official said.
Meanwhile, normal life remained affected in Kashmir due to the strike.
Shops and business establishments remained shut in the Valley, but are expected to open today as separatists have given a 14-hour relaxation in the shutdown from 5 PM. The ongoing unrest in Kashmir has affected the education as schools, colleges and other educational institutions continue to remain shut in the Valley.

Source: Arab News