Srinagar, March 4 – The situation remained peaceful in the Valley on Wednesday, as authorities continued to enforce restrictions throughout the day.
Authorities stated that the same restrictions will continue on March 5 as well.
Minor clashes between protesters and police in the Pattan area of the Baramulla district were reported on Wednesday.
Internet services will also continue at 2G speeds, while services on prepaid cell phones will remain suspended until further notice.
A large deployment of police and the CRPF was used to enforce the restrictions. Authorities have also registered FIRs against some individuals for uploading objectionable content on the internet.
MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi and former Srinagar mayor, Junaid Azim Mattu, are among those against whom FIRs have been registered for allegedly posting "provocative" content.
These restrictions were imposed as a precautionary measure following protests in parts of the Valley over the death of Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a US-Israeli bombing.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also interacted with members of the civil society, including religious, social, and business communities in Srinagar.
Omar Abdullah also offered prayers for those, including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and others, killed in recent developments in Iran.
The Chief Minister called for peace and communal harmony, urging people to express their emotions and grievances peacefully while upholding the spirit of brotherhood and unity.
Omar Abdullah emphasised the importance of maintaining peace and harmony in Jammu & Kashmir while respecting people’s sentiments and ensuring that expressions of grief and mourning remain peaceful and responsible.
Schools, colleges, and universities in the Valley will remain closed until March 7.