People must not pay heed to rumors: Huriyat (G)
Srinagar: Nullifying the rumors that the strike call has been extended for one more day, the Huriyat Conference (G) led by Syed Ali Geelani Tuesday stated that there will be no strike on Wednesday and people must not pay heed to the rumors.
Talking to KNS, chief spokesman Huriyat (G) Ayaz Akbar stated that there will be no strike on Wednesday as the conglomerate has not issued any call of this nature. “No we have not issued any strike call for Wednesday. We ask people not to pay any heed the rumors,” the spokesman stated.
Kashmir valley observed shutdown on Tuesday after both the factions of Huriyat Conference issued a strike call against the killing of a youth in North Kashmir. According to KNS north Kashmir correspondent, undeclared curfew was clamped in Sopore area a day after a youth namely Arshad Ahmad Shah was killed during firing on Monday when protesters allegedly attacked forces at the site wherein a fierce gun battle was going on in the area. Reports informed that huge deployment of was made in the town with the concertina wires and barricades placed at various points. Reports informed that the roads were blocked as few were allowed to move without being thoroughly being frisked.