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Kashmir was put under severe lockdown for fifth consecutive day on Monday to prevent the spread of Covid-19, the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway has also been closed for public transport.
The lockdown was imposed across the valley by police and paramilitary forces and movement of people was restricted. Joint parties of police and paramilitary forces erected barricades and blocked the roads with razor wire.
The lockdown was imposed in all districts of central Kashmir, northern and southern Kashmir. Only the people associated with essential services were allowed to move after checking their identity cards.
Markets across the valley were shut and public transport was off the roads, train services have already been suspended.
Educational institutions across Kashmir have already been closed, while all public places including gymnasiums, parks, clubs and restaurants have been shut down.
