#Panchayatpolls : Poll bound areas observe shutdown in Kashmir

Srinagar: On call of the Joint Resistance Leadership, a complete shutdown was observed in the poll-bound areas of the Kashmir valley. The third phase of the Panchayat elections were held on Saturday.

All shops and other business establishments remained closed in poll-bound areas of the Valley while public transport also remained off the roads.

The poll bound areas of Kashmir included Kralpora, Meelyal, Reddi Chokibal, Handwara in Kupwara, Sumbal in Bandipora, Rohama in Baramulla, Ganderbal, Soibugh and Surisyar in Budgam, Keller in Shopian. (CNS)