Srinagar: Curfew-like restrictions, which were reimposed in several parts of Kashmir in the wake of Muharram, were being lifted on Wednesday, the 38th day of the shutdown.
Though Srinagar witnessed movement of private vehicles at several places on the Karan Nagar-Batamaloo-Lal Chowk-Dalgate axis, public transport continued to stay off the roads.
Security forces continued to be deployed in heavy numbers to maintain law and order.
Meanwhile, normal life remained severely affected in Kashmir due to shutdown which entered 38th day today, as markets and other business establishments wore a deserted look.
Mobile telephony and Internet services on all platforms also continued to remain suspended since 5 August.
The restrictions were re-imposed in parts of the valley on Tuesday to prevent any procession in the city and elsewhere in the valley on the tenth day of Muharram. The curbs on the movement of people in some parts of the valley are imposed every year on the eight and the tenth day of Muharram to prevent any processions.
Restrictions were first imposed across the Kashmir on 5 August when the Centre announced its decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution and bifurcate the state into two Union territories. The restrictions were lifted in phases from many parts of the valley as the situation improved with the passage of time.
However, the authorities have been imposing restrictions in vulnerable areas of the valley every Friday, apprehending that vested interests might exploit the large gatherings at big mosques and shrines to fuel protests.
Friday prayers have not been allowed at any of the major mosques or shrines in the valley for the past one month now.
Read: Curfew-like restrictions reimposed in several parts of Kashmir to foil Muharram processions
