India, March 4 -- Precautionary restrictions imposed in several parts of Kashmir earlier this week will continue to remain in force till Thursday, officials said.

The curbs were put in place following recent developments in West Asia, including US and Israeli strikes on Iran that reportedly led to the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering protests and public gatherings in parts of the Valley.

An official said the situation was being reviewed regularly, but restrictions would remain in place as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order.

"Security arrangements have been strengthened in sensitive areas, including parts of downtown Srinagar and Lal Chowk, to prevent any untoward incident," the official...