Curfew imposed allover Kashmir as separatists undertake protest programme
According to reports, large number of security personnel are patrolling on roads and not allowing anybody to come out from their houses.
Authorities have also suspended all mobile network in the valley to stop spread of rumours. However BSNL post paid mobile service is working in the valley.
A month-long ban on mobile and internet services has already affected the private mobile companies badly.
Rail Services have remained suspended since july eight while schools are badly effected due to curfew and protests.
The valley witnesses massive protests after top Hizb militant Burhan Wani was killed in an encounter with security forces in Kokernag area of South Kashmir on July 8 .
So far 60 civilians have been killed and 6000 injured since Burhan Wani's death.
Kashmir separatist groups have given call for a prolonged strike till August 18 and have appealed to the people to follow the programme strictly.
(Reporting by Saleem Iqbal Qadri)
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