Battle for Srinagar Lok Sabha seat: 50 paramilitary companies deployed, internet services suspended

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah is contesting the Srinagar seat that fell vacant after the resignation of Peoples Democratic Party leader Tariq Hameed Karra during last year's unrest following the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani.

Authorities have suspended all internet services in the three districts of Srinagar, Budgam and Gandarbal where voting is scheduled today for the parliamentary by-elections. Tight security has been put in place as terrorists and terror groups have given a boycott call against these by-polls.

While counting for the Lok Sabha by-election will be held on April 15, votes for the assembly by-polls will be counted on April 13.