Restrictions and night curfews were imposed in several districts of Jammu and Kashmir as the Valley remained on edge with authorities stepping up security deployment.
Section 144 in Srinagar, Jammu
The government imposed restrictions under Section 144 of the CrPC in Srinagar district with effect from midnight as a precautionary measure, officials said on Sunday.
“There shall be no movement of public and all educational institutions (in Srinagar district) shall remain closed,” according to an order.
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It stated that there was a complete bar on holding any kind of public meeting or rally.“Identity cards of essential services officials will be treated as movement passes wherever required,” the order said.
The authorities in Jammu have also imposed restrictions under Section 144 of the CrPC in the district and banned all types of congregation, the officials said.
Night curfew in Kishtwar and Rajouri districts
The authorities imposed night curfew in Kishtwar and Rajouri districts and Banihal area of Ramban district, while restrictions were imposed in Jammu, Resai and Doda districts, besides Srinagar on Sunday, they said.
“We have imposed night curfew in Kishtwar district from tonight as a precautionary measure”, Deputy Commissioner, Kishtwar, Angrez Singh Rana, told PTI.
The authorities also imposed curfew and restrictions in Rajouri district from Sunday night and ordered closure of all educational institutes, the officials said.
In Banihal, vehicles fitted with loud speakers made announcements about night curfew.
Internet suspended
Mobile internet services have been suspended in the Kashmir Valley, they said, adding that satellite phones are being provided to police officials and district magistrates.
Schools and colleges shut in several districts
Schools and colleges in Jammu, Kishtwar, Resai, Doda and Udhampur districts were also ordered to remain closed on Monday, the officials said.
The University of Jammu will remain closed on Monday and all scheduled examinations have been postponed, they said.
Various educational institutions in the Kashmir Valley also directed their students to vacate hostels.
In Doda district, too, authorities have imposed restrictions and closed down educational institutions, the officials said.
Troop deployment
Additional paramilitary forces, which arrived in Kashmir in the past few days, have been deployed across the city and in other vulnerable areas of the valley, the officials said.
The strength of the security personnel has been increased around vital installations such as the civil secretariat, police headquarters, airport and various central government establishments in the city, they said.
Barricades have been erected on many arterial roads, including the entry and exit points to Srinagar, the summer capital of the state.
Riot control vehicles have also been kept on standby in some areas where apprehension of law and order disturbances is more, the officials added.
(With inputs from PTI)