The authorities have decided to continue precautionary restrictions in different parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday to maintain peace and prevent any untoward incidents.
Apart from all ten districts of the Kashmir Valley, restrictions have also been imposed in the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri in the Jammu province, where some religious organisations have called for a strike against the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
A senior official told the International Business Times that the restrictions will remain in force across the Kashmir Valley and in certain parts of the Jammu province to prevent any untoward incidents following calls by various religious groups to hold protests.
The decision to continue the restrictions has been taken in view of the prevailing situation and to ensure that law and order is maintained across the Valley and sensitive areas of the Jammu province.
“Restrictions will continue as a precautionary measure. The situation is being closely monitored, and necessary measures are in place to maintain peace,” the senior official said, adding that security forces are manning sensitive locations while senior officers are reviewing the ground situation to prevent any escalation.
Traffic diverted on Srinagar–Baramulla National Highway
Police in Baramulla on Tuesday announced a traffic diversion plan on the Srinagar–Baramulla stretch of National Highway-44 as a precautionary measure in view of the prevailing situation and the possibility of public gatherings at several locations.
According to an advisory issued by Baramulla Police, the diversion has been put in place to prevent traffic congestion and ensure the maintenance of public order.
Under the plan, Baramulla-based vehicles heading towards Srinagar will be diverted via Baramulla–Sangrama–Putkhah–Choora–Hygam–Rengi–Hamrey–Sumbal–Shalteng–Srinagar.
Similarly, Srinagar-based vehicles travelling towards Baramulla will follow the route Srinagar–Shalteng–Sumbal–Hamrey–Rengi–Baramulla.
Vehicles moving from Srinagar towards Tangmarg and Gulmarg have been advised to take the Srinagar–Shalteng–Narbal–Magam–Kunzer–Tangmarg–Gulmarg route.
Police said adequate deployment of traffic personnel has been made at all critical junctions and diversion points to ensure the smooth movement of vehicles.
All teaching, academic activities suspended in Kashmir University
The University of Kashmir has announced the suspension of all teaching and academic activities across its campuses on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
The move, detailed in an official notice, comes as a precautionary measure aimed at ensuring a peaceful environment following widespread protests across the region triggered by the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a joint US-Israeli military strike.
Officials said the situation will continue to be monitored, and further decisions regarding campus activities and reopening will be taken based on ground conditions in the coming days.
Meanwhile, all educational institutions remained closed in the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri due to the prevailing situation.
According to an order issued by the Chief Education Officer (CEO), Poonch, all educational institutions shall remain closed for the day. However, the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) examinations will be conducted as per the already notified schedule.
A similar order has been issued by the Chief Education Officer, Rajouri, stating that all government and private schools in the district will remain closed on March 3.
The Chief Education Officer, Rajouri, also said that while regular teaching activities will not take place, students appearing for examinations must report to their respective examination centres on time.
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