Kashmir Returns to Normalcy: Curbs Lifted After Protests Over Iran’s Khamenei Subside
After nearly a week of heightened security restrictions to suppress unrest following demonstrations over Ayatollah Khamenei’s death, authorities in Kashmir have decided to ease the curbs from Saturday, as calm returns to most parts of the Valley. Normal life and movement are expected to resume, though routine security presence will continue.
Authorities in the Jammu and Kashmir Valley have announced they will lift most of the restrictions from Saturday after several days of tight security measures that were imposed to prevent further unrest following protests over the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
📍 Restrictions Eased After Calm
- Officials said the decision to lift curbs was taken after the situation remained largely peaceful across the Valley in recent days.
- Normal movement of people and vehicles is expected to resume across all districts starting tomorrow (Saturday).
- Friday congregational prayers were reportedly held peacefully, which helped authorities decide to ease the security measures.
🛑 What Restrictions Were in Place?
Earlier this week:
- Security forces had imposed strict curbs across Kashmir, including major towns like Srinagar, to prevent mass gatherings and protests following news of Khamenei’s death in a US-Israel strike.
- Internet services were limited to 2G speeds and prepaid mobile communications were suspended as preventive steps to control mobilization and avoid misinformation spreading.
- Lal Chowk in Srinagar was sealed with fencing and concertina wire — an unusual move not seen in recent years — to stop protestors from gathering in the city centre.
🔺 Why Were Curbs Imposed?
The restrictions were introduced after reports of spontaneous protests and mourning processions in parts of the Valley in reaction to Ayatollah Khamenei’s reported death during a military operation outside India.
- Demonstrators carried out processions, chanted slogans, and in some areas there were clashes with security forces and stone‑pelting incidents.
- Schools and other educational institutions were closed temporarily as a precautionary measure.
🤝 Government and Community Response
- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah held talks with community leaders and legislators to encourage calm and urged people to express their feelings peacefully.
- Security deployment remained robust even as curbs were eased to ensure law and order is maintained and no fresh protests erupt.
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