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SRINAGAR: A strike called by separatists against Independence Day celebrations affected normal life in Kashmir Valley . The city wore a deserted look as vehicles remained off roads. Reports of shutdown were also received from other district headquarters . Only a few private cars were seen plying. However, stringent security measures were put in place across the Valley for the celebrations, police said.The separatists under the banner of the Joint Resistance Leadership had asked people to observe a "black day" on Wednesday.Shops, private offices, fuel stations and other businesses were shut in Srinagar..