Srinagar: In wake of the first anniversary of the abrogation of Article -370, the District Magistrate (DM) Srinagar on Monday ordered curfew on August 4 and 5.
An order issued by DM Srinagar reads, “Senior superintendent of Srinagar has reported that a series of inputs have been received suggesting that separatist and Pak sponsored groups are planning to observe 5th August 2020 as Black Day, therein apprehensions of violation action or protests are not ruled out. There are specific inputs about violent protests endangering public life and property.”
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“Therefore, after having considered the material facts in report and examining the situation in backdrop of prevailing factors, I, District Magistrate, Srinagar, by virtue of powers vested in me u/s 144 Cr PC hereby order complete restrictions on public movement / curfew in territorial jurisdiction of District Srinagar.”
“As expected, ‘normalcy acrobatics’ for 5th August are underway with imposition of Section 144 in Srinagar along with additional deployment of troops & the city lost in a maze of concertina wires, police vans & barricades,” tweeted Iltija Mufti.
As expected, ‘normalcy acrobatics’ for 5th August are underway with imposition of Section 144 in Srinagar along with additional deployment of troops & the city lost in a maze of concertina wires, police vans & barricades. pic.twitter.com/uch8Jlb27V
— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) August 3, 2020
The order further said that, “These restrictions shall come into force with immediate effect and shall remain in force on 4th and 5th August 2020,” the order said,
