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Kashmir Restrictions Lifted After Peaceful Friday Prayers, Normalcy Returns

Authorities have announced the lifting of all restrictions in the Kashmir Valley from Saturday after a review found the situation had returned to normal. The decision follows peaceful congregational prayers held across all districts on Friday. High-speed internet services and prepaid mobile connectivity are being fully restored, and all transport will be allowed to operate normally. The restrictions were initially imposed as a precaution following clashes after the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Key Points: Kashmir Restrictions Lifted, Internet Restored After Peaceful Week

  • All restrictions lifted from Saturday
  • High-speed internet fully restored
  • Prepaid mobile services resume
  • Public and private transport allowed
  • Security forces maintain routine deployment
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Restrictions to be lifted across Kashmir as situation returns to normal

Authorities lift all restrictions in Kashmir Valley after peaceful Friday prayers. High-speed internet and prepaid mobile services fully restored from Saturday.

"High speed internet services will be fully restored by today evening. Prepaid mobile phones will also start working as usual now. - Official Sources"

Srinagar, March 6

After the situation throughout the Kashmir Valley remained peaceful on Friday, authorities said that normalcy has returned and all restrictions would be lifted from Saturday.

Friday's congregational prayers were held peacefully in all districts of the Valley, including Srinagar city.

After the situation was reviewed at a high level security review meeting on Friday evening, top sources told IANS that restrictions will be lifted from the Valley on Saturday.

"High speed internet services will be fully restored by today evening. Prepaid mobile phones will also start working as usual now," sources said.

The sources added that all public and private transport would be allowed to ply in the Valley from Saturday morning.

Authorities asserted that the restrictions were precautionary in nature intended to restrain miscreants and anti-social elements from exploiting the sentiments of the people.

Authorities, however, said that security forces will continue to maintain routine deployment to ensure law and order and keep a close watch on the situation.

Following the killing of the Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, restrictions were imposed in the Valley on March 1.

Clashes had erupted at a number of places, especially those areas dominated by Shia Muslim population in Srinagar and elsewhere.

Police and the security forces maintained restraint throughout the law and order maintenance in the Valley during and after the clashes to ensure that no loss occurred to civilian life and property.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, interacted with the members of the civil society in Srinagar on Wednesday.

Omar Abdullah appealed to the people to observe their grief over the developments in Iran in a disciplined and dignified manner and not do anything that would result in a law and order situation.

The Chief Minister had received a positive response from the members of the civil society, including religious, social, business community members and other prominent citizens.

- IANS

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Sarah B
While lifting restrictions is positive, I hope the authorities also focus on long-term solutions. Cutting off communication for days impacts students, businesses, and families. It should be a last resort, not a first response.
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Vikram M
Good news for the valley. The restraint shown by security forces is commendable. No loss of civilian life is the most important thing. Now, focus should be on development and normalcy.
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Priya S
As someone with family in Srinagar, the last few days were very stressful. Glad things are calming down. Hope the positive response from civil society continues. J&K needs peace and prosperity.
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Rohit P
The CM's appeal for disciplined grief was the right approach. We are Indians first. External events should not disrupt our internal peace. Proud of the people who responded positively.
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Michael C
Interesting to see how a geopolitical event in Iran directly impacts life in Kashmir. Shows how interconnected the world is. Hopefully, the restoration of services is smooth and permanent.

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