Kashmir shut down after killing of civilian in protest
Ieshan Jammu
The shutdown call was given by the joint leadership of the separatists against the killing of the civilian on Saturday.
The shutdown in Jammu and Kashmir has affected everyday life with shops and other business establishments remaining closed.
The shutdownwas called by the joint leadership of the separatists against the killing of a civilian on Saturday.
Schools and colleges also remain closed, heavy security has been put in place by the authorities to thwart any attemptat protests. Transportation is off the roads, as a result commuters are facing problems in their daily travel.
On Saturday, five terrorists were killed in an encounter between militants and a joint team of the Indian army, J&K police and Central Reserve Police Force. Clashes erupted soon after the encounter which led to the killing of a civilian.
The train service connecting Baramulla district in the north with the Qazigund in the south has also been suspended as part of a security measure.
Forces have been deployed in strength in the old city of Srinagar where clashes erupt frequently.