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    Curfew lifted from all parts of Kashmir

    Curfew was lifted from all parts of Kashmir but restrictions on assembly of people remained in force in most areas as a precautionary measures.

    Curfew lifted from all parts of Kashmir
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    An Indian paramilitary trooper stands guard during a curfew in the Lal Chowk area

    Srinagar

    "The entire Kashmir Valley is curfew-free but restrictions are in place in many parts as a precautionary measure," a police official said.

    He said the curfew was lifted following improvement in the situation.

    There were no reports of any untoward incident from anywhere in the Valley.

    Shops and other business establishments remained closed due to separatist call for shut down for the 79th straight day while public transport remained off the roads.

    However, markets are expected to open at 2 PM as the separatist groups have announced a 16-hour relaxation in the shutdown till 6 AM on September 25.

    As many as 82 persons including two cops have been killed and thousands of others have been injured in the ongoing unrest that started after Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani was killed in an encounter with security forces on July 8. 

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