Srinagar, Dec 5 (KNS): Traders in Srinagar’s Downtown Saturday observed a complete shutdown the alleged ransacking of their shops by government forces on Friday.
Shops and other commercial establishments were shut. However, shops in other areas of the city were partially open and public transport was seen plying normally on roads. Banks, schools, government offices also functioned normally.
Downtown Traders Coordination Committee had called for the shutdown which was supported by Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation.
The Jamia Market Traders Federation President Javaid Ahmed Zargar said police and paramilitary CRPF today crossed all limits of use of brute force in the historic Jamia Masjid and neighboring localities after the congregational Friday prayers.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
“From Nowhatta to Saraf Kadal they unleashed reign terror everywhere, including lanes and bylanes where one and all were beaten to pulp,” Zargar said.
A police official posted in the area however, refuted the allegations of shopkeepers.
"Stone pelters usually pelt stones on both police and shopkeepers. Miscreants and not peace loving shopkeepers are our target," he claimed. KNS