Kashmir Unrest: Death toll rises to 44

TIL Desk/National/Kashmir-The death toll in the unrest in Kashmir rose to 44 with a youth, injured in clashes a few days ago, succumbing today, even as curfew remained in force in all 10 districts of the Valley due to apprehension of law and order problems in view of large gatherings for Friday prayers.

Although no incident of violence was reported yesterday, authorities clamped curfew in all 10 districts of Kashmir as a precautionary measure today, a police official said. “Large gatherings are expected during Friday prayers which usually turn into violent protests,” the official said.

Authorities had eased curfew in four districts — Baramulla, Bandipora, Budgam and Ganderbal — yesterday to facilitate reopening of schools. However, most of the schools in these districts remained closed as parents chose not to send their wards due to security apprehensions.