Strike hits normal life in Kashmir Valley

Srinagar: Normal life in Kashmir was affected today due to a strike called by a group of separatists in the Valley, demanding return of Parliament attack convict Mohammad Afzal Guru’s body to his family.

Shops, banks, petrol pumps and other business establishments remained closed due to the strike called by Majlis Mashawarat (Consultation Committee), of the separatist group.

While most public transport remained off roads, cabs and autorickshaws were plying on the roads as usual.