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Restrictions in Srinagar to prevent protests (Lead, correcting second para)

IANS  |  Srinagar 

Authorities imposed restrictions in parts of city on Monday to prevent separatist-called protests, police said.

Separatist conglomerate, (JRL) headed by Syed Ali Geelani, and Muhammad Yasin Malik, have called for a valley-wide protest shutdown against the killing of three civilians and a militant during a gunfight in district on Sunday.

According to the army, the gunfight occurred after a mobile vehicle check post (MVCP) was fired upon.

The victims comprised three over ground workers (OGW) and the militant, it claimed.

Another civilian's body identified as Gowhar Ahmad Lone, 24, was found on Monday morning some 250 metres away from Sunday's

The police said: "Partial restrictions will also remain in force in some areas falling under the jurisdiction of stations of to maintain law and order." police said.

The has ordered the cancellation of Monday's civil services exams.

Internet and have been suspended in south

Shops, other businesses, public transport remained shut in

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First Published: Mon, March 05 2018. 11:04 IST
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