KL Report
Srinagar
The curfew imposed in Kashmir valley in the wake of the execution of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru has finally been lifted, after seven days on Saturday. However, normal life remains affected as Hurriyat Conference led by Syed Ali Geelani on Friday extended the strike over the execution and in support of the demand for return of his body to his family, till Sunday.
Officials said while the week-long restrictions are being removed, security forces would continue to monitor the situation.
Internet and cable TV services that were suspended soon after the execution have also been restored. The government said it had imposed these restrictions to prevent rumours.
Guru was hanged and buried at Delhi’s Tihar Jail on February 9. Sporadic clashes in Kashmir in the aftermath left three people dead and dozens injured.
Heavy restrictions were imposed on Friday to thwart plans of separatist groups to hold a rally in memory of Guru at the Eidgah graveyard in Srinagar. As a precaution, authorities disallowed mass gatherings for Friday prayers at major mosques.
