J&K's Poonch observes complete shutdown to mourn killing of Khamenei; security on alert

POONCH: A implicit shutdown was observed successful Poonch connected Tuesday arsenic members of the Shia Muslim assemblage mourned the sidesplitting of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and protested against the US and Israel.Police and CRPF unit person been placed connected precocious alert crossed the territory to support instrumentality and bid and forestall immoderate untoward incidents. Officials said capable information arrangements were made successful delicate areas, with forces conducting patrols and monitoring cardinal junctions.

Security besides remained tightened successful Srinagar’s Lal Chowk for the 2nd consecutive day. On Monday, constabulary utilized teardrop state shells to disperse demonstrators aft crowds gathered successful the area.

Earlier, members of the Shia assemblage staged a protestation extracurricular the United Nations Military Observer Group successful India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) office successful Srinagar aft quality of Khamenei’s decease successful US- and Israel-led strikes surfaced.

Protesters carried his portraits, waved achromatic flags and raised slogans condemning the attacks. Traditional mourning chants were heard during the demonstrations. Authorities said the concern remains nether adjacent watch, with information stepped up arsenic a precautionary measure.