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Life remains paralysed for 43rd day in Kashmir

KT NEWS SERVICE. Dated: 9/17/2019 11:48:33 AM

SRINAGAR, Sep 16: Normal life remained affected in Kashmir Valley for the 43rd consecutive day on Monday following abrogation of Article 370 on August 5. Most of the shops remained shut and public transport was off the roads. Internet services remained suspended across all platforms.
While landline across the valley were functional, voice calls on mobile devices were working only in Kupwara and Handwara police districts of north Kashmir. While most areas of the valley were restriction-free, the deployment of security forces continued on the ground to maintain law and order, another official said.
Restrictions were first imposed across Kashmir on 5 August when the Centre announced its decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution and bifurcate the state into two Union territories. The restrictions were lifted in phases from many parts of the valley as the situation improved with the passage of time.
Authorities have been imposing restrictions in vulnerable areas of the valley every Friday, apprehending that vested interests might exploit the large gatherings at big mosques and shrines to fuel protests. Most of the top-level and second rung separatist politicians have been taken into custody while mainstream leaders including three former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti have also been either detained or placed under house arrest.