Several districts across Jammu and Kashmir witnessed shutdowns, protests, and heightened security on Monday following reports of the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in a reported joint US–Israel airstrike. Markets remained shut and restrictions were imposed in multiple parts of the Kashmir Valley as authorities moved swiftly to prevent escalation and maintain law and order.Markets and other businesses remained shut following a shutdown call by the Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema. The administration increased vigilance a day after widespread protests were reported across parts of Kashmir over the reports of Khamenei’s killing.
Authorities also imposed restrictions in sensitive areas of the city to prevent gatherings. Internet services across Srinagar slowed significantly, a move aimed at curbing misinformation and ensuring public safety. The Lal Chowk area, a key commercial and political hub in Srinagar, was also closed as protests were held against the reported strike. In Shopian district, shopkeepers downed shutters as part of a protest against the reported killing. Security forces were deployed across key roads, maintaining tight vigil to prevent any untoward incidents.Similarly, markets in Kupwara remained closed amid protests in the region. Movement in several areas was limited as locals responded to the developments with demonstrations. In Srinagar, security measures were intensified, particularly in Downtown areas. A significant presence of security personnel was visible on the streets as authorities sought to deter protests.
Markets and other businesses remained shut following a shutdown call by the Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema. The administration increased vigilance a day after widespread protests were reported across parts of Kashmir over the reports of Khamenei’s killing. Authorities also imposed restrictions in sensitive areas of the city to prevent gatherings. Internet services across Srinagar slowed significantly, a move aimed at curbing misinformation and ensuring public safety.
The Lal Chowk area, a key commercial and political hub in Srinagar, was also closed as protests were held against the reported strike.In Anantnag district, authorities imposed precautionary restrictions across several areas following widespread protests. Movement towards Ghanta Ghar in Anantnag was restricted, and security forces were placed on high alert to maintain order. In Doda district, a complete shutdown was observed after the Seerat Committee called for a bandh in areas including Bhaderwah and Gandoh in protest against the reported killing of the Iranian leader.Across the Kashmir Valley, authorities deployed additional forces and imposed movement restrictions in select areas as a preventive measure. Officials stated that the steps were taken to maintain peace and prevent any escalation in the aftermath of the developments.
Khamenei was killed in an airstrike in Tehran on Saturday during a joint Israel-US attack on Iran. Iranian state media confirmed the same on Sunday, triggering a wave of protests and mourning across the world, including in India. "Khamenei, one of the most evil people in history, is dead," US President Donald Trump said in a statement. "This is the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their country," he added.Cheers could be heard on Tehran's streets after reports first emerged from Israel of the death of Khamenei, as plumes of black smoke hovered over the district where he usually resides."Khamenei was the architect of the plan to destroy the State of Israel and was known as the 'head of the Iranian octopus,' extending its arms throughout the Middle East and to the borders of the State of Israel," the IDF stated.Iran has selected a 66-year-old cleric to join the three-member leadership council that will govern the country until a new supreme leader is selected.