Srinagar, March 10 -- Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district have imposed restrictions in parts of Singhpora sub-division to prevent any possible law and order disturbance during the observance of the 21st of Ramzan.

According to an order issued by the District Magistrate Baramulla, restrictions under Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 will remain in force in village Mirgund, Mirchimar and adjoining areas of Tehsil Singhpora from 8 PM on Tuesday 10 to 9:30 PM Wednesday.

The order states that the decision was taken following a report by the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Baramulla highlighting a long-standing dispute between rival factions of the Shia community over the observance of reli...