Kashmir shuts down on Burhan Wani death anniversary
Strict restriction were put in place across valley to thwart any rally announced by Kashmir sepratist groups even though reports of face-offs from various parts of the state.
According to reports, authorities put severe restrictions in sensitive areas of south Kashmir and other parts of the valley.
"We have made adequate security arrangements across the valley and will not allow anyone to organize seminars or rallies," said a senior police officer in Srinagar
All Government offices are closed as employees could not reach duty because of curfew and strike.
Kashmir University postponed all exams who were scheduled for today, while authorities also suspended rail service from Banihal for next two days.
On precautionary measures the Kashmir government suspended Amarnath Yatra for a day, which will be resumed on Sunday.
On 8 July 2016 Burhan Wani along with two associates were killed in a brief encounter with forces in Bamdoora Kokernag area of south Kashmir.
Soon after his death Kashmir erupted with protests and strikes for six months. During six months of protests 96 civilians including two policemen were killed while 10,000 got injured.
Authorities have already kept several separatist leaders inside the police stations to prevent them from holding rallies and seminars
Also mobile internet services including BSNL broadband were suspended across valley in view of the militant commander's anniversary.
(Reporting by Saleem Iqbal Qadri)
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