Spontaneous shutdown in Srinagar to protest insulting remarks on Prophet (PBUH)

Parts of Kashmir observed a shutdown on Friday over the controversial remarks by two now-suspended BJP leaders against Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) while the authorities snapped mobile Internet as a precautionary measure, reports said.

Security forces have been deployed in strength at sensitive places in the city and elsewhere in the Valley for maintaining law and order, reports said.

However, traffic was plying in Lal Chowk, Batamaloo and adjoining areas with offices and schools remaining open.