Restrictions imposed in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Afzal Guru's hanging anniv.

Curfew-like restrictions have been imposed in several areas of Srinagar city to prevent protests and clashes on the third death anniversary of Indian parliament-attack convict Mohammed Afzal Guru, officials said Tuesday.

"Restrictions have been imposed in areas falling under six police stations in Srinagar to maintain law and order on the occasion of third death anniversary of parliament attack convict Mohammad Afzal Guru," a senior local government official said.

"The restrictions on movement and assembly of people shall remain in place in areas that fall under Nowhatta, Khanyar, Maharaj Gunj, Rainawari and Safakadal police stations besides Maisuma station that covers main city centre Lal Chowk and other areas."

Huge contingents of Indian police and paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were deployed in Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, to enforce the restrictions.

Reports said deployments have also been made across other sensitive towns in the region.

A complete shutdown is being observed on Tuesday in the Muslim majority areas in response to strike call from separatist groups.

Guru, a Kashmiri, was executed last year for his role in 2001 Indian parliament building attack.

Many in the region believe Guru and Bhat were denied fair-trail.

Every year since 1990, a strike was being observed in the region on Feb. 11 to mark death anniversary of Bhat. However, with the hanging of Guru, the strike period has been extended to Feb. 9 as well.

Shops, business establishments, private offices remained closed in Srinagar and elsewhere in the wake of restrictions and strike.

Public transport is also off the roads. Endit