Life returned to normal in this tourist city on Friday, three days after near-simultaneous blasts ripped through busy market areas killing at least 64 people, as devotees were seen visiting temples, people attending to their daily chores and tourists looking for mementos and handicraft. Day curfew was lifted from 14 police stations (15 localities) on Thursday but prohibitory orders under section 144 of CrPC have been promulgated in the entire city as a precautionary measure, an official spokesman said. Government offices near Chandpole and police headquarters showed almost full attendance after two days. Police in uniform and civil outfits were keeping vigil in the entire city, a senior officer of Kotwali police station said. Hindus took part in morning prayers at the two Hanuman temples, close to blast sites, even as metal detectors were installed near the places. Almost every passerby and pedestrian were seen taking a glance at the blast sites. All shops including that in the cycle market in Kishanpole Bazar, from where from the bicycles used in the blasts were allegedly bought, opened and business was normal. The famous bangle market, which was also affected by the blast in Manak Chowk area, got a fresh look and shopkeepers were seen busy attending to their customers that included some foreigners. However, daily wage labourers were yet to return from their sub-urban towns of Chomu, Amber, Harmara and Kanota to their work, a number of shop owners complained. Hawa Mahal, Jaipur's main attraction near Manak Chowk police station, was thronged by visitors.
