Srinagar: The separatists today extended the shutdown call in Kashmir till August 5 "to protest against the civilian deaths" which took place during clashes following the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Burhan Wani in an encounter earlier this month.
Hardline Hurriyat Conference leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, head of moderate faction Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and JKLF chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik issued a joint agitation schedule for the first five days of the next month.
"People should also motivate employees not to attend their offices except essential services," they said.
The camp called for a march to Hazratbal shrine on August 5.
Hardline Hurriyat Conference leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, head of moderate faction Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and JKLF chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik issued a joint agitation schedule for the first five days of the next month.
"People should also motivate employees not to attend their offices except essential services," they said.
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