SRINAGAR: Anti-Israel protests erupted in several parts of Kashmir on Sunday as Shia Muslims took to the streets to mourn the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israel strike in Iran. A large number of Shia protesters gathered in front of the historic Ghanta Ghar in Srinagar, holding pictures and posters of Khamenei, Iranian flags, and red, black, and yellow banners. Similar demonstrations were reported across Shia-majority areas in Srinagar, Budgam, and other parts of the Valley. Ayatollah Khamenei, who had visited Srinagar in the 1980s, was deeply revered by Shia Muslims in Kashmir. The police and administration should exercise utmost restraint and refrain from using force or restrictive measures,” the CM said.

Source: Indian Express March 01, 2026 11:49 UTC