Silence haunts the bustling streets of Srinagar's Sunday Market

Modification in Article 370 and the resultant shutdown in the state adversely affected the business of the famous Sunday Market in Srinagar.

Srinagar (J-K):The ever-bustling 'Sunday Market', which during peak time made it impossible to pass through the road, now wears a deserted look.

The street used to be filled with the fragrance of delicacies being sold to customers, while they bargained for the best price of Kashmere Shawl with the hawkers. But, the fragrance has now gone and so have the hawkers.

The sizzling sound of spices from the masala roti, which was the speciality of Sunday Market, is no longer audible.

The shutdown has impacted the sale of the shopkeepers and vendors badly. Small shops and handcarts of the Sunday Market have been empty since the decision was declared.

It may be recalled that Kashmir was placed under a total clampdown on August 5, hours before Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced in the Rajya Sabha that the special status for the state has been revoked.

The communication clampdown continues as telephone and Internet services remain suspended.

The business of Sunday Market has nearly closed, which has created livelihood issues in the area.

The items, once decorated nicely to attract customers, are now packed up and have been collecting dust.

The items which were to be sold are now reminding their owners of the helpless situation they are in.