Srinagar, Sep 04 (KNS): Curbs on the assembly of people remained in force in most parts of the Kashmir Valley for the third consecutive day on Saturday after the death of veteran Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Wednesday late night.

An official told Kashmir News Service (KNS) that certain restrictions remained in place for third day today, while voice calling and broadband internet services were restored on late Friday night after remaining suspended for two-days.

He, however, said that mobile internet services  continue to remain suspended for third consecutive day today as a precautionary measure.

The official said that mobile internet services are likely to be restored on Sunday afternoon.

Notably, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, 91, died at his home in Hyderpora area of Srinagar on Wednesday night after a prolonged illness. 

He was quietly buried in the premises of a mosque near his residence in the wee hours of Thursday, where only his relatives and a few neighbours were allowed to take part in his funeral.

Following his death, restrictions were imposed in the Valley as a precautionary measure including suspension of voice calling and internet services.

Meanwhile, restrictions on assembly of people remained in force in most parts of the valley but curbs on movement have been eased in some parts today.

He said that roads leading to Geelani”s residence here remained sealed with barricades being erected to stop the movement of people.

The official said that security forces have been deployed in strength in Srinagar areas and elsewhere to maintain law and order. (KNS)