Dogra issue: Valley shut as Hurriyat announces strike

Srinagar: Kashmir remained shut for the third consecutive day today following a strike call given by hard line faction of Hurriyat Conference over the Jammu and Kashmir government’s order to issue Dogra certificate to residents of Jammu region.
Shops, business establishments, banks, petrol pumps and private offices remained closed due to the strike called by the Hurriyat Conference headed by Syed Ali Shah Geelani.
Schools, colleges and other educational institutions also remained closed on account strike while transport services were also severely affected.
However, an odd public transport vehicle and some private vehicles were seen plying the roads in the civil lines areas of the city.
Geelani has announced a day-long strike demanding the revocation of state government order to issue Dogra certificate to the members of the ethnic community living in Jammu region.
Kashmir valley has remained shut since Friday afternoon following killing of Jamiat-e-Ahli Hadees Chief Moulvi Showkat Ahmad Shah in an IED blast.