Jammu and Kashmir simmers with tension after buzz of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s demise, with Srinagar witnessing fierce protests Monday that ended in police action. Mourners-turned-protesters clashed violently, prompting a forceful response from security apparatus.
Proactive restrictions blanketed all districts, security forces on every corner. Crowds still poured out, turning belligerent. Tear gas canisters flew, lathis swung—vivid images show the frenzy of dispersal.
Srinagar went dark on comms: internet, mobiles suspended. Exams halted, schools to universities closed for two days till March 3.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, post-security meet, called for sobriety on X: ‘Chaired review on J&K security; urge all to maintain peace.’
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Sunday prior, flagged Iran worries on X via office: ‘CM concerned by Khamenei death reports; appeals for calm, no tension-inducing acts.’
The unrest spotlights Kashmir’s pulse with international affairs, especially Iran. With controls tightened, the path ahead demands vigilant stewardship to prevent wider fallout.