Strike cripples life in Jammu and Kashmir

Srinagar, Feb 11: Life was paralysed today following a strike called by Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) on the 23rd death anniversary of its founder Mohammad Maqbool Bhat.

Bhat was hanged to death in Delhi's Tihar jail in 1984.

Shops and business establishments were closed in the areas which generally remained open on Sundays. However, in Lal Chowk, Budshah Chowk, other civil line and commerical areas shops remain closed every Sunday.

The strike call, supported by both the factions of the Hurriyat Conference (HC) and other separatist organistions also affected the transport services.

The strike was also observed in other major districts and towns in the Kashmir valley.

The strike was so far peaceful and there was no report of any major untoward incident, officials said.

UNI