Curfew lifted in Srinagar

With the situation returning to normal, authorities today lifted the three-day-old curfew imposed in nine police station areas of the city following sectarian clashes.

"Curfew has been lifted from all nine police station areas of Srinagar city as the situation remained peaceful following imposition of restrictions on Wednesday," a police spokesman said.

Curfew was imposed in Nowhatta, M R Gunj, Safakadal, Khanyar, Rainawari, Nigeen, Lal Bazaar, Zadibal and Parimpora police station areas on Wednesday after sectarian clashes broke out in Hawal area of the city.
   
Hawal, Gojwara and adjoining areas have become flash points for sectarian violence over the past couple of years during Muharram processions.
   
With the lifting of the curfew, normal life resumed in all parts of the city with schools, colleges, shops, offices and business establishments opening.
  
The examinations being conducted by the University of Kashmir were also held today after two days. The examinations scheduled for Thursday and Friday were cancelled due to curfew and will now be held at a later date.