Srinagar, October 9: With the life affected in other areas of Kashmir valley following a young boy injured earlier in clashes succumbed, Curfew remained confined to the interior areas of Srinagar, while the civil lines area of the city was peaceful as the weekly flea market opened here on Sunday.
Curfew has been imposed in five police station areas of Srinagar—Nowhatta, Khanyar, Rainawari, Safakadal and Maharaj Gunj—as a precautionary measure, a police official said.
The curbs have been lifted from two police station areas, Maisuma and Batamaloo, the official said.
The situation in interior areas of the city remained tense after a minor boy succumbed to pellet injuries here, sparking fresh clashes between protesters and law enforcement agencies at various places on Saturday.
The weekly flea market, popularly known as Sunday Market, also opened today as more than 100 vendors set up their stalls along the TRC Chowk-Batamaloo axis in the city.
Meanwhile, normal life remained affected for the 93rd consecutive day in the rest of the Valley following killing of Hizbul Mujahideen militants in an encounter with security forces on July 8.
Top separatist leaders and youths have been arrested by the police over the past three months for allegedly inciting violence. Over 300 persons have been booked under Public Safety Act (PSA). — PTI
