The situation in Kashmir continues to be tense but under control as indefinite curfew continues in the entire valley for the fourth consecutive day. There have been clashes and violation of curfew in Berwara area of Badgam district where four civilians were injured in firing by security forces. An official spokesman has said that the people resorted to stone pelting on security men and forces had to open fire injuring four persons. Some people also tried to defy curfew in Tangmarg area of Baramulla district. Meanwhile, after remaining suspended for three days, flight to-and-fro from Srinagar have resumed today. The flights which were operated from Awantipura Airbase from the second of this month were suspended three days ago owing to law and order problems. The main Srinagar Airport was closed for renovation and repair of runway and after the completion of the work, flights from the main Srinagar Airport have resumed today. Air tickets of the passengers are treated as curfew pass.AIR Delhi correspondent reports that an all party delegation will visit Jammu and Kashmir on Monday to meet all sections of people and gather all shades of opinion on the issues facing the state. On Thursday, the core committee of the Congress held a meeting at Prime Minister's residence and took stock of the latest situation in the state. It also deliberated on the Congress representatives to be part of the all party delegation.
News On AIR | September 17, 2010 12:01 PM
Kashmir situation continues to be tense but under control