Srinagar: Normalcy returned today to
violence-hit villages of north Kashmir's Pattan town where
curfew was imposed on February 25 after clashes broke out
between two sects of Muslims.
Shops and business establishments reopened after remaining
closed for five days at various places in Baramulla and Budgam
districts as the curfew was lifted last evening, officials
said.
The curfew was imposed on Thursday last following clashes
between two sects of Muslims over erecting of a hoarding of a
spiritual leader at Hagarpora-Qungamdara in which 20 persons
were injured and scores of houses and shops damaged.
Meanwhile, business activities also resumed in rest of the
Kashmir valley this morning after a day's strike called by
hardline faction of Hurriyat Conference against alleged
destruction of houses in Sopore by army during a four-day
encounter with militants.
PTI
First Published: Tuesday, March 02, 2010, 14:31