According to Kashmir Media Service, all shops, business establishments and government and private offices are closed and traffic is office the road.

The Srinagar-Banihal train service has been suspended while internet services remain snapped in South Kashmir.

Meanwhile, Indian forces have launched a cordon and search operation in Satoora village of Tral area in South Kashmir. A joint team of Special Operation Group of Police, 180 Central Reserve Police Force and 42 battalions of Rashtriya Rifles cordoned off the area and started search operations.

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