Curfew remains in force in some towns of Kashmir Valley

Curfew today remained in force in Trehgam, Anantnag and Mattan towns as a precautionary measure following the death of an injured person in a hospital here even as restrictions were eased in other areas in the Kashmir Valley.

The lifting of curfew coincided with a break in strikes called by separatists following which banks, shops, educational institutions, and other establishments reopened in the Valley.

Public transport was back on the roads in most places barring Trehgam, Anantnag and Mattan.

Mohammad Abbas Dobi, who was injured during a clash between a stone pelting mob and security forces in Mattan town of Anantnag district, 70 kms from here, on August 13, succumbed to his wounds in the Soura Medical Institute this morning, police said.

The Valley has been rocked by violence following the death of a teenager on June 11 after allegedly being hit by a teargas shell at Gani Stadium near Rajouri Kadal. After that street protests broke out in the Valley claiming 59 lives.