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India imposes Kashmir lockdown, puts leaders 'under house arrest'

2019-08-05 09:39:10       source:The Aljazeera

August 5, 2019


Srinagar, India-administered Kashmir - Parts of India-administered Kashmir have been placed under lockdown and local politicians reportedly arrested as tensions intensify in the disputed region following a massive deployment of troops by the Indian government.


"As per the order there shall be no movement of public and all educational institutions shall also remain closed," a statement by the government of Jammu and Kashmir, which is currently under the central rule, said on Sunday night.


The order said the indefinite security restrictions will be applicable in the main district of Srinagar.


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