Jammu: Minister of State for Home, Mr. Sajad Ahmed Kichloo, today said that District Magistrate, Kupwara has today imposed curfew in the jurisdiction of Police Station, Lalpora, Kupwara in view of the anticipated protests after Friday prayers in Lolab Valley, where an encounter took place a few days ago in which 7 terrorists were killed.
He further added that District Magistrate, Kupwara has also imposed restrictions today in other parts of Kupwara district to ensure maintenance of law and order, safeguard life and property and to avoid any untoward incident.
As of now overall situation in the district is well under control. The essential services and ambulances are moving smoothly in Kupwara district. The situation in other parts of the Valley is normal. The Minister was replying to the issue raised by MLA Lolab, Mr. Abdul Haq Khan in the Legislative Assembly. (KNS)