Srinagar: A spontaneous shutdown is being observed in Maisuma area of Lal chowk against slapping of PSA on JKLF chairman Yasin Malik.

Malik has been shifted to Kotbalwal Jail in Jammu to serve the detention. 

Shopkeepers downed their shutters soon after the news of Malik being shifted to Jammu Jail from Kothi Bagh police station spread. 

Eyewitnesses said a large contingent of police has been deployed in the area to control any law and order situation.