Curfew still on as separatists extend protest shutdown

SRINAGAR: Curfew and restrictions continued in Kashmir on Thursday for the 48th consecutive day as separatists extended the protest shutdown till September 1.

“Curfew will remain in force in Anantnag, Pulwama and Srinagar districts while restrictions will continue in Ganderbal, Bandipora, Kupwara, Baramulla, Shopian, Kulgam and Badgam districts,” a senior police official said.

The death toll rose to 68 after a teenager was killed in clashes with security forces at Pinglina village of Pulwama district on Wednesday.