Srinagar, Jul 31 (UNI) Shops and business establishments remained open for the third consecutive day on Friday though the administration had announced only two-day relaxation in lock down in Srinagar to allow people to purchase essentials for Eid-ul-Adha, being celebrated on August 1.
Public transport remained off the roads and all shrines and mosques remained closed. However, private vehicles were seen plying in large numbers on the roads, leading to frequent traffic jams at several places.
The relaxation period ended at 1800 hrs last evening and there was no fresh order for lock down or relaxation being extend by the District Magistrate (DM), Srinagar.