SRINAGAR, Indian-controlled Kashmir, July 26 (Xinhua) -- Authorities Tuesday relaxed curfew in most parts of Indian-controlled Kashmir including Srinagar city, the summer capital after 17 days of strict restrictions.
However, offices, educational institutions, and businesses remained closed in wake of a shutdown call given by separatist groups.
The deployments of police and paramilitary were withdrawn from the roads and barricades of steel and coils of concertina were lifted to allow movement of people into the city. The curfew was lifted after government announced there would be no restrictions in Srinagar.
"According to District Magistrate Srinagar Farooq Ahmad Lone, there will be no restrictions in any part of district Srinagar today," a government spokesman said.
Following the withdrawal of government forces, hundreds of angry residents took to roads in old parts of Srinagar city shouting pro-freedom and anti-India slogans. The residents lit bonfires of used tyres and cardboard boxes to demonstrate anger against New Delhi.
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