Srinagar, May 12: Life returned to normal on Saturday in the downtown Srinagar, where restrictions had been imposed on Friday following separatists' call for protests against civilian deaths in security force action in the valley.
Main gates of historic Jamia masjid, which also remained closed on Friday to prevent any demonstrations, are open today.
Police said there are no restrictions in any part of the Srinagar city. However, additional security forces and state police personnel remained deployed at some sensitive places to maintain law and order, police said.
Restrictions under Section 144 CrPC had been imposed in the areas falling under five stations of M R Gunj, Khanyar, Safa Kadal, Rainwari and Nowhatta to maintain law and order.
All roads leading to Jamia Masjid in Srinagar are open as security forces had removed barbed wire. Bulletproof vehicles which were parked in the middle of some roads to prevent any traffic movement have also been withdrawn. No Friday prayers could be offered due to restrictions.
Normal activities resumed in the downtown as the people came out of their houses in large numbers to purchase essentials. Milkmen and vegetable sellers could also be seen busy selling their products. Local bread-makers have also opened their shops this morning.
People living on both sides of the Nallahmar finally heaved a sigh of relief as security forces deployed to strictly implement restrictions have been withdrawn. Similar restrictions imposed in Khanyar, Rainawari and Malkha have also been withdrawn.
A large number of paramilitary forces and state police personnel remained deployed to maintain law and order in areas under police station Kralhud in the old town and Maisuma. Security forces could be seen deployed on Moulana Azad, Lal Chowk, the nerve centre of the summer capital and other civil line areas. UNI
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