Internet services in Srinagar and Badgam districts have been suspended as a precautionary measure, a police officer said.

The speed of broadband Internet connections has also been brought down to prevent uploading of “provocative posts and pictures.”

Rail services between north Kashmir’s Baramulla and the Bannihal town in Jammu region were suspended for the day.

Pro-freedom leaders have called for a general strike against civilian killings and desecration of the grave of Hizbul commander Sameer Tiger allegedly by the government forces.

While shops, other businesses remained closed and public transport remained off the roads at most places, three-wheelers and private transport was seen plying in the uptown and city outskirts.