Ahead of the first anniversary of Abrogation of Article 370, 35-A, the District Magistrate of Srinagar has decided to impose strict curfew restrictions on August 4th and 5th of August with immediate effect to prevent violent protests.
According to the order signed by the District Magistrate, Srinagar, “Superintendent of Police, Srinagar has reported that a series of inputs have been received suggesting that separatist and Pakistan sponsored groups are planning to observe August 5, 2020 as 'Black day', therein apprehensions of violation action or protests are not ruled out.There are specific inputs about violent protests endangering public life and property”.
“Complete restrictions on public movement under Section 144 to be in place”, the order stated. Medical emergencies and movement of staff on Covid-19 duty with pass/valid cards shall be exempted from above restrictions, the District Magistrate order said.