Kashmir Security Tightened After Khamenei Death Protests

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Thousands of Shia community members gathered at Lal Chowk for protests and condolence meetings, while similar demonstrations occurred in Kargil-Dras, Budgam, Bandipora, Anantnag, and Pulwama.

The administration sealed the Lal Chowk area and tightened security around the Clock Tower, deploying additional forces to maintain law and order and prevent large gatherings.

Barbed wire and barricades were installed at key city intersections, and similar restrictions were imposed in Shia-majority areas across the Valley to prevent escalation.

Peaceful mourning demonstrations were observed, with Shia youth holding pictures of Khamenei, chanting slogans, and expressing grief over his death, while religious organizations such as Anjuman-e-Shari Shian announced a 40-day mourning period.

In Jammu, Jumun Imamia organized a procession from Imambara Sufi Shah Peer Meetha to the Karbala Complex, attended by women and children from the Shia community.

Schools, colleges, and universities across kashmir have been closed for two days on the orders of the education minister to ensure student safety and avoid disruption.

Chief minister Omar Abdullah appealed for peace, urging communities to remain calm and avoid any actions that could escalate tensions.

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Protests involved members of both Shia and Sunni communities, demonstrating solidarity and grief over Khamenei’s death, while expressing condemnation of the attacks on iran by the US and Israel.

The situation underscores heightened security vigilance in kashmir, the sensitive handling of communal sentiments, and India’s focus on maintaining public order amid international tensions.

Authorities continue to monitor developments closely and have prepared contingency measures to prevent unrest and ensure civilian safety.

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