Lal Chowk sealed after massive protests over Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killing
Srinagar's Lal Chowk was sealed by authorities after thousands of Shia Muslims protested the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, expressing grief and solidarity. Despite peaceful demonstrations, barricades and concertina wire were erected. A ruling party spokesperson expressed disappointment, calling the restrictions unwarranted and urging reconsideration to allow peaceful mourning.
Srinagar's Lal Chowk was sealed by authorities after thousands of Shia Muslims protested the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, expressing grief and solidarity. Despite peaceful demonstrations, barricades and concertina wire were erected. A ruling party spokesperson expressed disappointment, calling the restrictions unwarranted and urging reconsideration to allow peaceful mourning.
