Officials have ordered all schools and educational institutions in the Kashmir Valley to remain closed for two days, today and tomorrow, as a precautionary measure. University of Kashmir has also postponed its ongoing examinations in view of the situation. The development comes amid protests over the reported assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.
Restrictions have been imposed across parts of Srinagar as authorities move to prevent protests over the reported assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader.
The Lal Chowk area has been sealed, with security forces restricting access to the iconic Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower) to deter gatherings and demonstrations.
Officials have ordered all schools and educational institutions in the Kashmir Valley to remain closed for two days, today and tomorrow, as a precautionary measure.
University of Kashmir has also postponed its ongoing examinations in view of the situation.
Meanwhile, mobile internet speeds have been restricted across the Kashmir Valley in what officials describe as a preventive step to maintain calm, as viral videos from Iran and protest visuals were further intensifying the already tense atmosphere.
Security has been heightened in several sensitive areas, and movement is being closely monitored to maintain law and order.
The Chief Minister Omar Abdullah earlier emphasised that those mourning the killing must be allowed to grieve peacefully.
“We must ensure that people in Jammu and Kashmir who are mourning are allowed to do so peacefully. The police and civil administration should exercise utmost restraint and refrain from using force or unnecessary restrictive measures,” he added.
