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Curfew relaxed in Jammu

Curfew relaxed in Jammu
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Jammu: District administration Jammu has ordered relaxation in curfew that remains imposed in the winter capital for sixth straight day. 

According an order issued by the DC Jammu the relaxation will remain in place from 8AM to 11AM.

“All wine shops and bars shall remain closed during the said period,” the order said.

The curfew that has been in force since February 15, a day after the Pulwama attack on a CRPF convoy that claimed the lives of 49 troopers, was relaxed in all parts of the district from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Inspector General of Police of Jammu zone, M.K. Sinha said.

The situation would be reviewed after the relaxation period was over, he added. On February 15, miscreants had torched and damaged dozens of vehicles carrying number plates of the Kashmir Valley in protest against the February 14 attack following which the authorities imposed curfew.

“Things are returning to normal. Miscreants trying to disturb harmony among different sections of the society are being booked and will be dealt with accordingly,” the police officer said.

Earlier reports had said the curfew was relaxed for four hours, but the authorities clarified.

 


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