Srinagar,Sunday 23 November 2008: Curfew-like situation prevailed in Kashmir as authorities deployed thousands of security personnel to scuttle any attempt by separatists to march to Ganderbal to disrupt the second phase of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections on Sunday.

Polling is underway in two constituencies of Kangan and Ganderbal in Ganderbal district and four constituencies of Nowshera, Darhal, Rahouri and Kalakote in Rajouri district today.

The deployment was strengthened as compared to last week’s first phase of elections in the wake of killing of two anti-election protesters in firing by security forces in Baramulla town yesterday.

The police and paramilitary personnel were seen driving back people to their homes and patrolling the deserted streets to foil any attempt by separatists to assemble here for the march.

In view of strict restrictions imposed by the security forces and a general strike called by the separatists, all shops and business establishments are closed.