Kashmir Valley generally peaceful, shutdown hits normal life

Srinagar, Oct 9 (PTI) Barring a few stone-pelting
incidents, Kashmir Valley in north India remained peaceful
Saturday though normal life was affected due to a shutdown
called by the hardline faction of Hurriyat Conference
parties led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani.

"The situation throughout Kashmir Valley continues to
remain normal and under control," a police spokesman said.
He said some persons, however, tried to disrupt peace
when they pelted stones at police at Mochuwa in Bangh-e-Mehtab
area in Jammu and Kashmir capital, Srinagar.
"They were chased away by police who used batons and
the situation was brought under control," the spokesman said.
He said stones were also hurled at the office of the
Deputy Commissioner in Shopian town in South Kashmir, 52-km
from here.
Police used mild force to restore calm, the spokesman
said.
Normal life was hit as Geelani had called for a
shutdown as part of his protest calendar, officials said.
Shops and businesses in most parts of the Valley were
closed. However, some private vehicles were seen plying on
the roads. PTI MIJ