Security tightened in Kashmir on Burhan Wani's 2nd death anniversary
Srinagar, July 8 (IBNS): Security has been tightened in parts of Kashmir to maintain law and order on Sunday, which marks the second death anniversary of Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Burhan Wani.
Restrictions have been imposed in Kashmir's Tral and Nowhatta areas especially.
On 8 July 2016, Burhan Wani along with two associates were killed in a brief encounter with forces in Bamdoora Kokernag area of south Kashmir.
Soon after his death Kashmir erupted with protests and strikes for six months. During six months of protests 96 civilians including two policemen were killed while 10,000 got injured.
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