Fearing more protests, the J&K Government ordered the closure of all educational institutions in Kashmir for the next two days. CM’s “uphold peace” messageChief Minister Omar Abdullah appealed to people to “uphold peace” and urged the police “to exercise utmost restraint and refrain from using force or restrictive measures”. “We must also ensure that those who are mourning in J&K are allowed to grieve peacefully,” Mr. Abdullah said. I appeal to all communities to remain calm, uphold peace, and avoid any actions that could lead to tension or unrest. Top Shia clerics in Kashmir, including Aga Syed Ruhullah, Imran Ansari, Masroor Abbas and Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi, expressed sorrow over the killing.

Source: The Hindu March 01, 2026 05:47 UTC