SRINAGAR: A strike called by separatists against Independence Day celebrations affected normal life in Kashmir Valley . 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. The city wore a deserted look as vehicles remained off roads. Only a few private cars were seen plying. Reports of shutdown were also received from other district headquarters .

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