SRINAGAR: A curfew will be imposed in seven police station areas of the city tomorrow as a pre-emptive measure to prevent spread of violent protests which took place today, following killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Sabzar Ahmad Bhat in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama.
“Curfew will be imposed tomorrow in seven police station areas of the city as a precautionary measure,” Farooq Lone, District Magistrate, Srinagar told reporters.
He said the curfew will be imposed in Khanyar, Kralkhud, Maharaj Gunj, Maisuma, Nowhatta, Rainawari and Safakadal.
Lone also said that educational institutions in the city will remain close on Monday.
“The admit cards of students appearing in CET and other competitive examinations tomorrow will be treated as curfew passes. (AGENCIES)
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