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| Despite curfew, thousands Friday prayers | | Calm in Valley | | Early Times Reporter
Srinagar | Aug 29
According to a Police spokesman, curfew in Srinagar and other towns of the Valley remained strictly in force in view of the call by Hurriyat Coordination Committee asking people to come out on streets after Friday prayers and hold protest demonstrations at all district and tehsil headquarters. He said the overall situation was under control and no untoward incident was reported.
The Spokesman said that in some parts of Srinagar city the curfew was relaxed from 4.30 P.M. to 6.30 P.M while it was relaxed from 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm in other areas.
The spokesman further said that relaxation in curfew was also given in other towns of the valley in a phased manner.
The spokesman said that Friday prayers were offered in mosques and shrines throughout the Valley including Hazratbal, Khankahi Moula, Nowhatta mosque, Syed Sahib Mosque, Sonawar, Kalashpora shrine, Makdoom Sahib Mosque and Dastgeer Sahib Shrine in Srinagar. He said Friday prayers were also offered at Behama, Ganderbal, Jamia Masjid Hanfia Anantnag, Jamia Masjid Ahlihadis, Anantnag, Duroo Anantnag, Jamia Masjid Kulgam, Damhal Hanjipora Kulgam, Budgam, Baramulla and Sopore. Besides, Friday prayers were also offered in all local mosques in all districts. He said the prayers concluded peacefully and no untoward incident was reported. |
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