Jammu and Kashmir (The Stellar News): Parts of Kashmir witness shut over the prophet remarks by the two now-suspended BJP spokespersons on the prophet Mohammad (PBUH). While the internet is also snapped in Kashmir as a precaution measure to maintain law and order.
Security forces in large numbers have been deployed at the sensitive places in the city and elsewhere to maintain law and order situation. The old city-popularly known as Downtown Srinagar witnessed a complete shutdown with public transport off the roads.
“Curfew remains imposed and mobile internet also remains snapped in Bhaderwah. Though there was tension in the town on Thursday, it has started subsiding and the situation remains under control,” said an official, who did not want to be named.
“There was no untoward incident in the district but being Friday the administration decided to continue with the curfew restrictions. We are constantly in touch with the representatives of both the communities and they have assured us of maintaining the harmony.”
Police said cases have been registered over attempts to stoke tensions.
