Curfew was on Tuesday lifted from most areas of Srinagar in view of the improving situation. Curfew has been lifted from most areas of Srinagar district. Restrictions on movement of people in many areas of the Valley were lifted following improvement in the situation, he said. The authorities, on Monday, relaxed curfew for eight hours in the jurisdiction of 12 police stations in Srinagar from 9 a.m. and the relaxation period passed off peacefully. Barring five incidents of pelting of stones, the situation in the Valley remained by and large peaceful throughout the day on Monday, the official said.

Source: The Hindu August 23, 2016 06:57 UTC