The authorities have sealed off Clock Tower and surrounding areas in Lal Chowk to prevent the separatists from assembling there. Shops and other business establishments remained closed due to the strike call but transport — both public and private — was plying in many parts of the city.
Schools and government offices are closed due to public holiday to mark the 111th birth anniversary of former chief minister and founder of opposition National Conference Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah.
Reports of shutdown were received from other districts and towns of the Valley but the situation so far is peaceful, the official said. The unrest in the Valley has left 86 people dead and thousands others, including 5,000 security personnel, injured.
(Sourced from agencies, feature image courtesy:newsdog.today)
