Schools, shops and other business establishments remained closed due to the strike called by separatist leaders Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik.
Public transport remained off roads but some private vehicles could be seen plying in the civil lines area of the city, the officials said.
The separatists had called for a shutdown against the increasing braid chopping attacks in Kashmir over the past one month.
The areas where restrictions have been imposed are police stationsNowhatta, Khanyar, Rainawari, M R Gunj, Safakadal and partially in Kralkhud and Maisuma, he said.