Massive protests erupted across Kashmir following the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Thousands gathered at Lal Chowk and other Srinagar locations, chanting slogans against the US, Israel, and their allies. Women and children carrying Khamenei’s photographs and flags joined the mourning crowds, expressing deep grief. Protesters staged a sit-in at the UNMOGIP office in Sonwar, though no officials received their memorandum. Authorities curtailed mobile internet and closed schools and colleges for two days. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah appealed for calm, assuring coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs for residents’ safety, including students in Iran. Police and paramilitary forces maintained strict vigilance, ensuring protests remained peaceful.
Massive protests in Kashmir mourn Khamenei’s death, streets filled with grief and slogans
