Increased public activity hints at return of normalcy in Srinagar

The separatists, who are spearheading the ongoing agitation since the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen militant Burhan Wani n July 8, have been issuing weekly protest programmes.

They have been announcing periodic relaxation in the strike on few days of the week. They have announced a 15-hour relaxation from 4 PM this evening.

As many as 86 people, including two cops, have been killed and several thousand others injured in the ongoing unrest in the Valley. Around 5000 security forces personnel have also been injured in the clashes.

(Sourced from agencies, feature image courtesy:cobrapost.com)