SRINAGAR:Curfew was today imposed in Handwara town of north Kashmir, while the curbs were in force in three police station areas of Srinagar, even as normal life remained affected in the Valley for the 78th consecutive day.
"Curfew has been imposed in Handwara town of Kupwara district, while it remains in force in three police station areas of downtown (interior city) Srinagar," a police official said.
He said the curbs on the movement of people remained in force in Nowhatta, Khanyar and M R Gunj police station areas of the summer capital of the state.
"Curfew has been imposed in view of the apprehensions of law and order problems," the official said.
He said the curbs have been lifted from four police station areas of the city, where they were imposed yesterday in view of the apprehensions of law and order problems after Friday congregational prayers.
The official said restrictions on the assembly of people under Section 144 CrPc would remain in force in the rest of the Valley.
(PTI)
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