It was weekend and Kashmir shut against Masrat Alam’s latest detention. The day coincided with the arrival of Mufti’s Durbar that shifted to summer capital with a fleet of 100+ vehicles. As rage and rest went hand in hand, Durdana Bhat captures life in shutdown

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It was metaphorical shutdown at many places.

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The overcrowded Batamaloo Bazaar was looking deserted for the day.

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But at certain places, it was rage than rest that had kept cops on their toes.

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This road stretch in Batamaloo never seems to have a rest. But for the day, it had a breather.

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Amid shutdown, this little girl had a day out with her mother.

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At entrance of Maisuma, this elderly couple was out on street to have something to talk about.

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At a short distance from the residence of jailed Hurriyat (G) leader, Masrat Alam, cops had a hard time to contain street ire.

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At one fringe of Maisuma, boys had a different day out.

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With Maisuma calm for the day, cops were happily having tea in the area.

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