SRINAGAR, Indian-controlled Kashmir, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- Normal lives in Indian-controlled Kashmir were disturbed here on Monday as separatist groups called for a shutdown to protest against the ill treatment of their members in jail.
Local authorities also imposed restrictions in the capital of Srinagar city, fearing protest march from separatist groups.
The authorities have also suspended domestic rail service as a precautionary measure.
Shops, schools, fuel stations, banks and government offices remained closed in wake of the shutdown. Public transport also remained off the roads.
A separatist movement and guerrilla war challenging New Delhi's rule is going on in Indian-controlled Kashmir since 1989.
Anti-India sentiment runs deep in the psyche of majority of Kashmiris. Irate residents often take to streets and clash with police.
Indian government's newly appointed representative for restive region Dineshwar Sharma is in Srinagar on his second visit to push forward a dialogue process.
Kashmir, the Himalayan region divided between India and Pakistan is claimed by both in full. Since their independence from Britain, the two countries have fought three wars, two exclusively over Kashmir.
