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Kashmir Restrictions Continue Friday, Schools Closed Till March 7

Authorities have decided to continue restrictions in the Kashmir Valley on Friday, particularly around congregational prayers, citing precautionary reasons. Internet services will remain limited to 2G speeds, and prepaid mobile calling remains suspended. All educational institutions are closed until March 7, with universities postponing scheduled exams. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah recently met with civil society members, appealing for calm and disciplined observance of grief over recent international events.

Key Points: Kashmir Restrictions Continue, Internet Limited to 2G

  • Restrictions continue Friday
  • Internet limited to 2G
  • Schools closed till March 7
  • Exams postponed
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Restrictions to remain in place in Kashmir today

Authorities extend restrictions in Kashmir Valley for Friday prayers. Internet limited to 2G, schools closed, and exams postponed as a precautionary measure.

"These restrictions are purely precautionary in nature. - Top Sources"

Srinagar, March 6

Authorities have relaxed restrictions at several places in Srinagar city and elsewhere in the Valley and life limped back to normal quickly in these areas, officials said.

Tensions have appreciably come down in the entire Valley even though the authorities decided to continue restrictions in the Valley on Friday as well and possible large gatherings of people for congregational Friday prayers, officials added on Thursday.

Top sources said that while the average citizen is law abiding and wants to go about normally with activities of life, it is to keep the miscreants at bay that restrictions will remain in place in Friday as well.

"These restrictions are purely precautionary in nature," top sources said.

Security forces will maintain vigil across the Valley on Friday as well with strict restrictions on movement in sensitive areas and restrictions could be relaxed after the Friday prayers, sources added.

Authorities also said that internet services will remain limited to 2G speeds across the Valley, while calling services on prepaid mobile connections will continue to remain suspended.

Officials said the measures are temporary and aimed at ensuring public safety and preventing the spread of misinformation or mobilisation that could lead to the disruption of law and order.

All schools, colleges and universities will remain closed till March 7.

All exams scheduled till March 7 have been postponed by the Central University of Kashmir and the Kashmir University.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met religious, social and business community members of the civil society in Srinagar on Wednesday.

The Chief Minister appealed to people to ensure that during exhibition of grief on the recent developments in Iran, they do not take law and order in their own hands.

"We should observe grief with discipline and dignity," Chief Minister Abdullah asked the members of the civil society.

There was across the board agreement with the Chief Minister that maintaining sectarian brotherhood and remaining calm and peaceful was the need of the hour.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Postponing exams and closing schools affects our youth's future. While safety is paramount, these prolonged disruptions to education are very damaging. There must be a better way to maintain order without holding an entire generation back. 🙏
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Aman W
The CM's appeal for discipline and dignity is the right message. We are a resilient people. Maintaining brotherhood is most important. These measures are temporary, let's cooperate and get through this peacefully. Jai Hind.
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Sarah B
As someone from outside, it's hard to understand the full context. But limiting internet to 2G in 2024 seems extreme. It cuts off access to information, education, and livelihoods. Surely there's a balance between security and fundamental rights?
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Vikram M
The article says tensions have "appreciably come down." That's good news! If the situation is improving, restrictions should be lifted faster, not continued. People need to get back to work and daily life. Trust the citizens more.
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Kavya N
My cousin is a student there. The uncertainty is stressful. No classes, exams postponed, and poor internet. It feels like life is on hold. I understand the precaution, but hope normalcy returns very soon. 🤞

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