Curfew in Kupwara after clashes over ‘custodial death’

Officials said the curfew was imposed to maintain law and order situation in the town. DIG (North Kashmir) Gareeb Das told The Indian Express that all the entry and exit points in the town have been sealed. “We have imposed the restrictions in Kupwara. Situation is so far under control,” he said.

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Police officials, however, said the civilian, who was in police custody, complained of chest pain and was taken to hospital where from he escaped and his body was retrieved next morning.