The strict lockdown continued for the second consecutive day within the Kashmir Valley, with web and mobile companies being blocked to forestall any protests over the demise of Hurriyat chief Syed Ali Shah Geelani.
A strict curfew was imposed within the Valley on Friday with massive contingents of police, paramilitary and military personnel deployed on roads, which have been blocked with barricades and concertina wires.
The web remained at a standstill and all mobile networks besides BSNL have been shut down.
Police, nevertheless, mentioned voice calls and wired web could be restored on Friday night time. Kashmir IGP Vijay Kumar mentioned, “So far the situation is peaceful and under control.” “Mobile Services” [voice calls] and TSP’s broadband [telephone service providers] It will open from 10 pm right this moment.”
Meanwhile, the Hurriyat Conference led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq paid tribute to Geelani for the “steadiness, tenacity and courage” displayed by him for the previous three many years.
“[We pay] Hurriyat said in a statement, “Heartfelt tributes to Syed Ali Shah Geelani for his immense contribution and sacrifice on the political and resistance fronts.” Geelani sahib’s demise has not solely created an enormous void within the political corridors of J&Okay, however has additionally signaled the completion of an period. It praised Geelani’s help to the Mirwaiz because the founding president of the united Hurriyat.
Gilani, 92, died on Wednesday at his Srinagar dwelling.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
