Srinagar, Aug 10 (KNS): Curfew and restrictions continued on 33rd consecutive day on Wednesday in Kashmir while the residents of Kehnusa area of Bandipora district staged protest against the forces ‘highhandedness’ in their locality.
Police official told KNS that curfew and restrictions remained in force in several districts including Kulgam, Anantnag, Pulwama, in parts of Srinagar and in other areas to thwart any possible protests against the civilian killings in Kashmir.
Witnesses told KNS that a large contingent of police and paramilitary CRPF troopers were deployed on roads and streets and had erected concertina wires at most entry and exit points in several localities.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Reports said that residents of Kehnusa area of north Kashmir's Bandipora staged a protest against alleged excesses by the army.
The protestors blocked Bandipora-Sopore highway, demanding action against the “erring” army officials.
The protestors alleged that army barged into their homes during midnight and beat up inmates without any provocation.
However, reports quoting police official said that they met with the villagers and resolved the matter. “The villagers are satisfied now,” police official said. (KNS)