J&K: Curfew lifted from 7 districts, relaxed in Kishtwar

Kishtwar: Situation in Kashmir Valley's Jammu region, that had witnessed violent clashes recently, was limping back to normal, allowing authorities to lift curfew in seven districts and relaxing it for four hours in Kishtwar.

"Curfew has been lifted in 7 districts of Jammu region except Kishtwar, where 4-hour morning relaxation was given," Divisional Commissioner Shantu Manu said.

Curfew was imposed on Friday after communal clashes, in which 3 people were killed, over 20 others injured and 75 business establishments and 35 vehicles damaged in arson.

"There was no reports of any untoward incident from anywhere. It was peaceful as Independence Day functions went well are all the places were curfew was lifted," he said.

In Jammu, the I-day function was held amid heavy rains and Deputy Chief Minister unfurled the Tricolour and took salute of the parade.

Authorities had imposed curfew in Jammu and Rajouri on Saturday after some incidents of violence. Curfew was clamped in Reasi, Udhampur, Samba, parts of Doda, Kathua on Sunday.

Relaxation was given in all curfew-bound areas of these districts yesterday and the situation had remained peaceful.

In Samba, day curfew was lifted yesterday.