Poonch, March 3 -- A complete shutdown was observed in parts of Poonch district on Tuesday as residents mourned the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and protested against the United States and Israel, officials said.

The closure of shops, businesses and commercial activity came following the US-Israeli air strikes in Iran that reportedly killed Khamenei, sparking widespread protests across the region and beyond.

Police and CRPF are on high alert to deal with any situation and maintain law and order.

This comes after Khamenei's death; several regions in Jammu and Kashmir witnessed massive protest from three days. Shia Muslim communities mourned the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader.

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