Women walk pass by an Indian policeman after clashes between the protesters and security forces in Srinagar.
The authorities imposed curfew-like restrictions in parts of the Valley on Wednesday, fourth day of such security arrangement since Friday, in the wake of separatists call to hold a joint condolence meeting at the residence of youth killed in north Kashmir’s Zainakote area four days ago. Hurriyat faction chairman Syed Ali Geelani was planning to lead special prayers at the residence of Gowhar Dar (22), an engineering student killed during protest clashes on the day Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was visiting Kashmir. Dar was hit by a tear gas shell in north Kashmir’s Zainakote area. To foil Mr. Geelani’s programme, at least seven police stations were brought under curfew-like restrictions. No ‘Chahrum’, fourth day of congregational prayers, of the slain youth was allowed. Barricades were set up on all major streets in the old city and the locality of the slain youth. The security restrictions forced residents to stay indoors, affecting the normal life. Many business centres also remained closed.
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