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| Indian Police (File Photo) |
SRINAGAR, Indian-controlled Kashmir, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Muslim majority areas of Indian-controlled Kashmir on Wednesday observed complete shutdown to protest the killing of three civilians and a militant, police said.
The call for shutdown was jointly given by separatist groups against the Tuesday's killings.
A local militant was killed fighting Indian troops at village Durbugh in Chadoora of Budgam district, about 22 km south of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir on Tuesday. On the sidelines of gunfight three civilians were killed and over two dozen others wounded during clashes that broke out between locals and government forces.
Police officials said dozens of police and paramilitary troopers were also wounded during clashes.
The shutdown and restrictions have affected normal life in the region. Shops, businesses, offices and educational institutions remained closed in wake of the shutdown. Public transport was also off roads.
Fearing violence, the rail services in the region was suspended and exams at two universities were postponed. Authorities fearing clashes and street protests deployed police and paramilitary in full-strength as a precautionary measure in sensitive areas.
Meanwhile, thousands of people participated in the funeral prayers of slain militant at his ancestral village of Kulgam.
Following the funeral heavy clashes broke out in the area, which were going on until last reports poured in.
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