SRINAGAR: Strict curbs will remain in place in Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir on Friday in the wake of the death of senior separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani, officials said Thursday.

Road leading to Hyderpora sealed after authorities in Srinagar and other major parts of the Kashmir valley imposed restrictions as a precautionary measure following the demise of separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani on Thursday, September 2, 2021. KL Image by Bilal Bahadur

Quoting an official the news agency KNO reported that restrictions will continue to remain in place in Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir on Friday as well as a “precautionary measure.”

“Since its Friday, there are apprehensions that some vested interests may disrupt the peaceful atmosphere. So restrictions will remain in force tomorrow (Friday),” the official said.

On restoring the mobile phone connectivity, he said decision to restore mobile communications in Kashmir will be taken in a review meeting scheduled to be held Friday evening.

 

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