India, March 6 -- For the fifth consecutive day, large parts of the Kashmir Valley remained under strict security restrictions amid fears of protests following congregational Friday prayers over the killing of Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Kashmir travel guide

Security measures continued in several sensitive areas of Srinagar, particularly around Lal Chowk and in a number of Shia-majority localities.

The road leading to Lal Chowk continued to remain sealed with barbed wire, preventing pedestrians as well as vehicular movement.



Police and CRPF personnel were deployed in large numbers in the area to enforce the restrictions.

Officials said the security measures have been tightened on Friday to prevent any untoward inci...