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Why did Kashmir erupt after Khamenei’s death? Protest continues for third day, roads sealed, security agency alert

By Samira Vishwas

Jammu Kashmir Protest: Protests continued in the Kashmir valley even for the third day after the death of Ayatollah Khamenei. In view of this, the administration has taken strict action and increased security. Schools and colleges were kept closed in the valley, while Kashmir University postponed all the examinations to be held on March 3 i.e. today.

Additional deployment of police and paramilitary forces has been made in sensitive areas and internet speed has also been limited. The administration has taken these decisions in view of the increasing protests. It is being told that 14 protesters were injured in the violent clashes. Bandhs and demonstrations were also seen in Poonch, Rajouri, Kishtwar and Doda of Jammu division.

Many roads completely sealed

Taking precaution, the administration has appealed to the people to maintain law and order. Also, movement was completely restricted in many areas, especially in Shia dominated areas, and roads were sealed at many places by installing barbed wire and barricades. Special restrictions remained in place in Lal Chowk, Abigujjar, Alamgiri Bazar, Fatehkadal, Harwan-Shalimar including Baramulla, Pattan, Magam, Budgam, Pulwama, Shopian and Bandipora. Additional deployment of police and CRPF was made to deal with any untoward situation, while security agencies are continuously monitoring the situation.

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What did CM Omar Abdullah say?

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said, ‘It is up to the people of Iran to decide what kind of government will be formed in Iran. No international law permits regime change through external bombing. First of all, given the brutal assassination of Iran’s supreme leader and his family, what law allowed the US or Israel to do so? First of all, I express my condolences to the people of Iran and condemn that attack.

He further said that I appeal to the people of Jammu and Kashmir not to let the situation worsen. Some people are trying to spoil the atmosphere, I request the religious leaders to express their grief but not take the law into their hands, we are in touch with the Ministry of External Affairs. Our students and others present in Iran have been evacuated to safe places. As some students are not being allowed to leave the country, I would urge them to follow the guidelines issued by the Embassy.

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