Life remained paralysed in the Kashmir Valley as curfew, restrictions and separatists called shutdown continued for the 15th day on Saturday. Official sources said Singh will also visit some areas in south Kashmir affected by the ongoing violence which has claimed 48 lives -- 46 civilians and two policemen -- so far. Union home minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to begin his two-day trip to Kashmir on Saturday, marking his second visit this month to the conflict-ridden region. Officials said strict curfew will continue in south Kashmir’s Anantnag, Kulgam, Shopian and Pulwama districts while restrictions will remain in force in the rest of the Valley. He first visited on July 2 after eight CRPF troopers were killed by militants in Pampore area of Pulwama district.

Source: Hindustan Times July 23, 2016 02:48 UTC