Curfew imposed in areas of Srinagar to prevent separatist rally

Authorities on Sunday imposed restrictions in old city areas of Srinagar to prevent a rally called by separatists.

Police said restrictions had been imposed in areas falling under the jurisdiction of five police stations of Srinagar including Nowhatta, MR Gunj, Khanyar, Rainawari and Safa Kadal.

Separatists have called a rally on Sunday at Eidgah ground in Srinagar to commemorate the death anniversaries of two senior separatist leaders Mirwaiz Maulana Muhammad Farooq and Abdul Gani Lone killed by unknown gunmen.