by Peerzada Arshad Hamid
SRINAGAR, Indian-controlled Kashmir, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- Normalcy is returning to Muslim dominated areas of Indian-controlled Kashmir, including the capital city Srinagar following a relaxation of strike.
Routine activities resumed across towns and major villages Saturday after a period of 133 days of shutdown. Markets opened up for business, abuzz with activity. People flooded here to purchase essentials.
Public transport hit roads and traffic was also seen plying normally. At many places and intersections, people have to bear the massive traffic jam for hours together.
Offices, both government and private, became functional and recorded a full attendance.
The region has witnessed massive protests over the past more than four months. At least 90 people, most of whom teenagers, were killed and over 14,000 injured (including those blinded and maimed) in police and paramilitary shootings while controlling public protests.
Each death has triggered more protests despite government measures to impose a strict curfew across the towns.
The relaxation has come at a time when the region is grappling with the violent unrest.
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