Curfew imposed in Srinagar on Aug 4 and 5

Acting on intelligence inputs, authorities have imposed a curfew in Srinagar on August 4 and 5 to avoid disruption of peace as the period marks the 1st anniversary of the modification of Articles 370 and 35A paving the way for the bifurcation of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories. Only medical emergencies and movement of COVID-19 staff with valid ids willl be exempted from the restrictions.

Srinagar: The authorities have announced the imposition of curfew in Srinagar district on August 4 and 5, after receiving intelligence reports which suggested that subversive elements are planning to disrupt peace during this period.

August 5 will mark the first anniversary of the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A which granted special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, paving the way for the bifurcation of the state into two Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

In an order issued on Monday, the Srinagar District Magistrate said that the authorities have received intelligence inputs that separatists and Pakistan-sponsored groups were planning to observe August 5 as black day and hold protests which, in addition to disrupting public order, could adversely affect the COVID-19 prevention protocols.

Exercising powers under Section 144 of the CrPC, the District Magistrate has ordered complete restrictions on public movement in Srinagar district on August 4 and August 5.

The order said that medical emergencies and movement of staff on COVID-19 duty with valid pass/card shall be exempted from the restrictions.

IANS report

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