Train services snapped as Kashmir keeps on boiling

Train connectivity from Banihal to Baramulla and vice versa to remain suspended today on Saturday as a precautionary measure in view of the prevailing situation in the valley following the killing of militant commander Zakir Musa.

A railway official told that the step has been taken as a precautionary measure.

All the shops, business establishments, petrol pumps and private offices remained closed today while as the vehicular movement was also off the roads.
Clashes erupted between youth and security forces at various places in Srinagar and other areas today during which over a dozen protesters were injured.
The clashes broke out after mandatory congregational prayers at various places including Habba Kadal, Batamaloo, Sopore, Kupwara town, Batergam, Trehgam and many other areas of South Kashmir districts.
Despite restrictions, thousands of people took part in the last rites of Musa despite heavy rains in the area.
Hurriyat Conference chairman, Syed Ali Shah Geelani called for shut down tomorrow against the killing of Zakir Musa.
Musa was trapped by troops last evening in a three storey house in Dadsara village of Tral after Army’s 42 RR, SOG and CRPF cordoned off the village following inputs of his presence.