Curfew continues in Jammu

IANS  |  Jammu 

A in continued for a third consecutive day on Sunday with the authorities saying that it will remain in force until the law and order situation improves in the city.

"Authorities will take a call later in the day whether the can be relaxed or not."

Protests took place on Saturday evening in the city's Nai Basti, Bantalab, Omana and Parade ground areas, but were quickly brought under control.

The has heightened security in city to maintain law and order.

The was imposed on Friday after miscreants torched vehicles and damaged several others carrying number plates of the in protest against Thursday's killing of 49 CRPF troopers in a suicide attack in Pulwama by a militant.

A shutdown was also observed on Saturday in the region's Udhampur, Kathua, Samba and Reasi districts.

Meanwhile, helplines have been set-up for Kashmiri students and others engaged in business outside the state to ensure their safety.

of Police spoke to the on Saturday regarding the well-being of the Kashmiri students in the state.

The has issued an advisory to various states detailing measures to be taken for the safety of Kashmiris.

--IANS

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First Published: Sun, February 17 2019. 08:56 IST