Srinagar, March 2 -- Authorities on Monday imposed strict restrictions on civilian movement across several parts of the Valley, including Srinagar, a day after massive protests swept the region over the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in strikes by the US and Israel.
Security forces sealed the historic Lal Chowk, which had emerged as the epicentre of Sunday's demonstrations, where thousands had gathered to mourn Khamenei's death.
Mobile internet speed was also reduced in some areas as part of precautionary measures.
A heavy deployment of police and Central Armed Police Forces was made across sensitive locations to enforce the restrictions on the ground. Checkpoints were set up along several inter-district routes t...