Life returns to normal in south Kashmir after 3 days

Life returned to normal on Tuesday after three days in Pulwama and Shopian districts in south Kashmir, where two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including a district commander, were killed in an encounter with security forces October 14. A civilian was also killed and four others were injured when security forces allegedly opened fire to disperse demonstrators near the encounter site in Pulwama.

However, internet service of all cellular companies, including Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), was resumed on Monday after remaining suspended for four days in south Kashmir to prevent spread of rumours on the social network. Shops and business establishments reopened and traffic was plying on all roads in Pulwama and Shopian districts.

However, due to holiday on account of annual of Hazrat Sheikh Nooruddin Wali, government offices and educational institutions remained closed. Meanwhile, additional security forces and state police personnel remained deployed to prevent any violence. Two militants of LeT were killed in an encounter with security forces at Litter Pulwama on Monday. A civilian was also killed in alleged security force firing to disperse demonstrators near the encounter site.