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Curfew in Poonch

Jammu June 12. In the wake of ``heavy movement'' of militants in Poonch hills, night curfew was today imposed in the border district, which would remain in effect for two months, official sources said.

The curfew will be imposed from 20:30 to 04: 00 hours in rural areas and from 22:00 to 04:00 hours in towns to maintain law and order, a statement from the Additional District Magistrate said.

— PTI

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