In Jammu, the bandh call given by Shri Amarnath Yatra Sangarash Samiti (SAYSS) today flopped miserably as all shops and business establishments are open since morning and transport plying normally on the roads. Work in Government offices is going smoothly. <br/>The Samiti had given a call for observing bandh today in protest against the happenings in Kashmir and against the alleged attack on tourists in Kashmir valley. The BJP, Vishwa Hindu Parishad(VHP) and some Kashmir Pandit organisations had supported the bandh call. AIR Jammu correspondent who visited various markets of Jammu city saw normal activities going on smoothly. <br/> <br/>Meanwhile, curfew has been lifted from Sopore town of Baramula district and restrictions in the Baramula town have also been relaxed. However, in Anantnag town curfew was re-imposed as protests and stone pelting resurfaced after two hour relaxation in curfew was announced this morning. In Srinagar five police station areas in the interior parts continue to be under curfew. The authorities extended the curfew to Kupwara town and localities of Trehagam, Kralagund and Heray in the border district of Kupwara. <br/>
News On AIR | July 3, 2010 7:02 PM
Bandh bid flops in Valley