Separatist strike call affects life in Kashmir

Srinagar: Life was affected today in the summer capital and other major towns and tehsil headquarters of Kashmir due to strike called by separatist organisations.
On this day in 1947, first Indian troops landed in Srinagar after Pakistani intruders entered the Kashmir valley.
Shops and business establishments remained closed in Srinagar and its outskirts. However, some shops, selling vegetables and other essentials, were open in some uptown areas.
Traffic also remained off the road. But private and some passenger vehicles could be seen on the streets.
Three wheelers had a field day, charging more from the passengers as there was no checking from the authorities.
The traffic police personnel, who remained on their toes during normal days, were also seen relaxing because of very less vehicles on the roads.
The roadside vendors selling fruits, vegetables and warm clothes had put up their stalls in the civil lines because of closure of shops.
Work in government offices and banks was also affected due to strike.
Majority of educational institutions remained closed due to holidays after declaration of results.
Hundreds of paramilitary force and state police personnel had been deployed in Srinagar, particularly in the areas which are being considered ”trouble spot” to foil any attempt to disturb peace.