Normal Life Remains Affected In Kashmir

Strike against scrapping of Article 370 and 35 A, besides dividing the state into two Union Territories on August 5, entered 81st day on Thursday in Kashmir valley, where business and other activities remained crippled.
Meanwhile, internet service and pre-paid mobile besides Short Message Service (SMS) network of all Cellular companies, including Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) remained suspended since August 5 as a precautionary measure in the valley, where landline phone and postpaid mobile service have been resumed.
However, train service between Baramulla in north Kashmir to Banihal in Jammu region remained suspended since August 5 for security reasons while students continued to stay away from their classes.
Additional Central Paramilitary Forces (CPMFs) rushed shortly before August 5 remained deployed across the valley to maintain law and order. However, police said there is no curfew restriction in any part of the valley on Thursday. Restrictions under section 144 CRPC will continue to prevent any law and order.