Curfew imposed in Srinagar and other areas to foil Jamia Masjid Challo protests
Curfew has been imposed in old city Nowhatta area while restrictions would remain in force in other parts of the area to maintain law and order.
Hurriyat leaders has announced that they would defy restrictions to offer Friday prayers at the Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta of old Srinagar.
Mirwaiz has been placed under house arrest in his Nigeen residence in the outskirts of Srinagar, he was released after two months of imprisonment.
For the 112th consecutive day, life across the valley remained paralysed due to the separatist called protest shutdown, which is now extended till November 3.
All educational institutions including schools, colleges and universities have remained closed.
Main markets, public transport and other businesses have also remained close during this period.
Kashmir unrest claimed live of 95 people and over 12,000 injured since the present unrest began here on July 9, a day after the death of Hizb Leader Burhan Wani.
(Reporting by Saleem Iqbal Qadri)
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