SRINAGAR: Businesses in Kashmir remained shut on Saturday in the wake of the strike called by Hurriyat Conference leader Syed Ali Geelani and restrictions imposed by the authorities.
Curfew like situation prevailed on Dal Boulevard while markets across city remained shut.
Security was particularly tight around Shalimar where arrangements were made to thwart any attempt to disrupt the musical concert in the 17th century garden.
Barricades were set up at different entry points and security checking was intensified.
Foreshore road was blocked at Hazratbal for any civilian movement while Boulevard was closed at Dalgate.
Elsewhere shops and business establishments remained closed while traffic was off the roads. Only a skeletal private transport was seen plying owing to large number of weddings on in Kashmir this time.
Large contingents of police and Para-military troopers were deployed in Srinagar City. No curfew was in vogue, however, strict restrictions were imposed to restrict the movement of the people.
Reports said that people were directed to stay indoors in Shalimar and its adjacent areas. Tourists too faced lot of inconvenience in the wake of restrictions and heavy presence of police and CRPF personnel, said Bilal Ahmad Thola, a houseboat owner.
Reports said that complete shutdown was also observed in North Kashmirs Baramulla, Sopore, Pattan, Kupwara, Sumbal and Bandipora towns. Life came to stand still in South and Central Kashmir as well. Shops and business establishments remained shut in Pulwama, Shopian, Tral, Islamabad, Kulgam Verinag, Ganderbal, Kangan and Budgam towns.
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