Srinagar:
Authorities on Sunday imposed restrictions in parts of the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir ahead of a separatist rally scheduled in the downtown area of Srinagar.
The district magistrate of Srinagar has issued an order under section 144 of the Indian Penal Code, imposing restrictions in the old city areas of Rainawari, Khanyar, Nowhatta, M.R. Gunj and Safa Kadal.
Section 144 prohibits the gathering on 4 or more men in a public place.
"These are the preventive measures to maintain law and order in the city," a senior police officer told IANS here.