Jammu, Sept. 12 -- Even as tension prevailed in Doda district on Thursday following the detention of Doda East MLA Mehraj Malik on Monday, district authorities held a meeting with prominent citizens, including Imams, and made elaborate arrangements for Friday, said officials.

"Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS shall remain in force on Friday as well. There shall be restriction on movement. Cubs on internet shall also continue," said a top official.

Since Tuesday, the authorities have detained several protestors to quell protests and restore calm.

"The mobile internet and broadband services remain suspended. I sent my stories on SMS to my office," said a scribe from Doda town.

The administration invoked Section 163 of th...