Curfew imposed in Tral ahead of Burhan Wani’s 2nd anniversary

Srinagar: A day ahead of Burhan Wani’s second death anniversary, authorities Saturday imposed curfew in Tral township of  Pulwama district.

According to our correspondent   that police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed in strength across the town to prevent rallies marking the second death anniversary of burhan wani. All entry points to the town have been sealed by the forces to enforce the curfew.

Hizb commander, Burhan Wani was killed in an encounter on July 8, 2016 along with two of his associates in Bomdooru village of Kokernag in Anantnag district.

His death had triggered an uprising in the Valley.

Notably, Joint Resistance Leadership comprising Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Yasin Malik has called for shutdown across the valley and a public meeting tomorrow in Tral, Wani’s hometown.

(KV)