Curfew-like restrictions in IoK: Former CMs Mehbooba, Omar placed under house-arrest

SRINAGAR (92 News) - Authorities in Indian-occupied Kashmir (IoK) placed former Chief Ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti and political figure Sajjad Lon under house arrest keeping in view the tense situation in the valley late on Sunday. The Indian government imposed curfew-like restrictions in the restive region. The examinations in all universities were postponed and internet services would remain suspended till August 15. A restriction on sale of petrol haD been imposed in Anantnag. Politicians protested against uncertain situation in the valley after all parties meeting in the valley. Farooq Abdullah speaking on the occasion said a befitting response would be given against independent identity of Kashmir. Taking to Twitter, Omar Abdullah said he was being placed under house arrest and that a similar process had already started for other leaders. https://twitter.com/OmarAbdullah/status/1158075327333031941 "I believe I’m being placed under house arrest from midnight tonight and the process has already started for other mainstream leaders. No way of knowing if this is true but if it is then I’ll see all of you on the other side of whatever is in store. Allah save us," he wrote on Twitter. https://twitter.com/MehboobaMufti/status/1158070808356372480 Mehbooba Mufti, president of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party, expressed concerns that there would soon be an internet blackout and the imposition of a curfew. https://twitter.com/MehboobaMufti/status/1158085030129725440 Hearing reports about internet being snapped soon including cellular coverage. Curfew passes being issued too. God knows what awaits us tomorrow. It’s going to be a long night," she said.