Defying the separatist-sponsored strike, more and more street vendors put up stalls at the weekly flea market around the commercial hub of Lal Chowk in the summer capital which witnessed increased movement of traffic. "More vendors have put up their stalls at the weekly flea market, also known as Sunday market. The market witnessed normal activity," a police official said. The ongoing unrest in Kashmir has affected education as schools, colleges and other educational institutions continue to remain shut in the Valley. As many as 85 people, including two cops, have been killed and several thousand others injured in the ongoing unrest in the Valley.

Source: dna October 23, 2016 05:48 UTC