Srinagar, March 5 (NationPress) While restrictions persist throughout Kashmir, there are signs of improvement in the overall situation as tensions begin to ease. The unrest initially arose following protests triggered by the passing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei due to US-Israeli military actions in Iran.

Officials announced that restrictions would remain in effect across the Valley today, prohibiting any protests or gatherings to ensure public order. Heavy deployments of police and CRPF units are present at sensitive areas in both Srinagar and other districts.

Barricades and blockades have been strategically placed at various road intersections to uphold these restrictions, particularly in regions with significant Shia Muslim populations. Despite these measures, the atmosphere in the Valley shows signs of improvement, with individuals venturing out in small groups to procure essential goods in the uptown sections of Srinagar and its district headquarters.

Except for Lal Chowk, where barricades and concertina wire have been extensively used, shops in other parts of uptown Srinagar resumed normal operations. As the situation calms, security forces appear to be exercising more leniency towards citizens returning to their daily routines where feasible.

Reports from district headquarters indicate that markets are reopening, allowing residents to shop for necessities. In Srinagar city, office workers, apart from those in older parts of the city, returned to work as usual.

Educational institutions including schools, colleges, and universities remain closed today, with plans to reopen after March 7. All examinations scheduled before this date have been postponed by Kashmir University and other educational institutions.

While internet services will continue to operate at a 2G speed, prepaid mobile services remain suspended until further notice. Authorities have also initiated FIRs against individuals for posting inflammatory content online, including MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi and former Srinagar mayor, Junaid Azim Mattu, for allegedly sharing provocative material.

These limitations were enforced as a precautionary response to the unrest following the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei due to US-Israeli strikes.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah engaged with civil society members, including representatives from religious, social, and business sectors in Srinagar. He offered prayers for those who lost their lives in the recent events in Iran, including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and called for peace and communal harmony. Abdullah encouraged the community to express their emotions and concerns peacefully while fostering unity and brotherhood.