Srinagar, July 17 (KNS): With strict curfew and communication blockade continuing in the Valley, life has become difficult.
Newspapers have failed to hit the stands as government flip-flopped over the media gag, and now the owners demand an open apology from the government.
The unrest continues for the 12th today after the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander, Burhan Muzaffar Wani, by forces in Bumdoora village of Kokernag in Anantnag district on July 8 evening.
Mobile phones and internet services remained suspended in the Valley, however, only BSNL Broadband and post-paid services are being allowed to operate.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelTrain services also remained suspended.
Top Hurriyat leaders including Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umer Farooq, JKLF chief Muhammad Yasin Malik, Shabir Ahmad Shah and others have been either placed under house arrest or taken into preventive custody to restrain them from participating in protests. Separatists have appealed the people to continue the shutdown till Friday.
Geelani, Mirwaiz and Malik have appealed the people to observe July 20 as ‘Black day’ and hoist black flags atop their houses and commercial establishments. (KNS)