SRINAGAR – In Occupied Kashmir, complete shutdown marked by curfew andrestrictions is being observed against the killing of 17 youth by Indiantroops in the held territory.

Shutdown is a part of the two-day strike given by the Joint ResistanceLeadership comprising Syed Ali Gilani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and MuhammadYasin Malik.

As per the JRL call, funeral prayers in absentia will be offered for themartyrs after Zuhr and Asr prayers, today.

Apprehending large scale protests, the puppet authorities have putrestrictions at numerous places across the Kashmir Valley. Internetservices continue to remain suspended on second straight day, today.Commercial establishments and offices are also closed, while the puppetadministration has already ordered closure of all educational institutions.

In Srinagar, strict restrictions have been imposed particularly in downtownareas. Barricades have been put in place to curb civilian movement. Forcespersonnel are also seen in areas enforcing restrictions.

Meanwhile, the authorities arrested Chairman Jammu and Kashmir LiberationFront Muhammad Yasin Malik in Srinagar during wee hours today to preventhim from leading demonstrations against the killings.

The JKLF spokesman said a large posse of police arrived at Yasin Malik’sMaisuma residence early morning and detained him.