“Restrictions have been imposed today (Monday) in areas falling under the jurisdiction of Rainawari and Zadibal police stations in Srinagar,” a senior police official told.
Shia leaders have called for protest on Monday against the execution of Nimr Al Nimr.
Police and paramilitary central reserve police force (CRPF) troops in full riot gear have been deployed in all law and order sensitive areas in Srinagar especially in the areas where Shia community lives in large numbers.
Shia leader Aga Syed Hassan has appealed people to assemble at city centre Lal Chowk to protest the execution of the top Shia cleric in Saudi Arabia.
The University of Kashmir has, however, announced that all exams scheduled for Monday will be held as per the already published date sheet. (IANS)