Strict curbs in place in Kashmir amid protests
Srinagar, March 7 -- Restrictions were tightened in parts of Kashmir on Friday to prevent any escalation of protests against the killing of Iranian religious leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. However, major protest rallies were held against the US and Israel attack on Iran with Member Parliament Srinagar,Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, present at one such protest in Budgam.
Life in the valley has been disrupted since Sunday when thousands of people, mostly Shias, took to the streets at the city centre Lal Chowk to protest the US and Israeli attack on Iran. Starting Monday, authorities imposed restrictions, reduced mobile internet speeds and closed educational institutions for seven days."The mobile internet and prepaid SIM card services are back to normal across the Valley," officials said.
As against mild restrictions on Thursday, the curbs were intensified further from early morning on Friday to prevent protests after congregational prayers in the capital Srinagar.
The police and paramilitary forces blocked roads to prevent any major movement of traffic, people and large gatherings in the city. However, major protest rallies were held in parts of the valley including in central Kashmir's Budgam and sorth Kashmir's Pattan. A protest rally was held in Budgam where people gathered to pay tribute to Khamenei. Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, Member of Parliament from Srinagar, also joined the rally and mourned along with thousands of local residents. He also addressed a large gathering during the protest.
The city centre Lal Chowk continued to be sealed for the fifth day where thousands of protesters had assembled below Clock Tower....
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