Srinagar, March 9: Following the protests against the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei due to U.S.-Israeli attacks, normalcy has returned to all districts in the Kashmir Valley as of Monday. In light of security concerns, police forces have been deployed on the streets.
The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) has ordered the deployment of adequate police personnel at major intersections to manage traffic. Measures have also been taken to ensure that heavy traffic congestion does not occur due to school and work-related commutes. Traffic police teams are already present on-site, ensuring that the public faces no difficulties.
Authorities have appealed to the public for cooperation, urging parents and drivers to adhere to traffic rules when dropping off or picking up students and to park their vehicles properly. They emphasized the importance of supporting police efforts for peace in Jammu and Kashmir.
“Improper parking often leads to traffic jams. People should park their vehicles in designated areas to ensure smooth traffic flow. Anyone facing issues can contact the police,” they stated.
On February 28, following Khamenei’s death in the joint U.S. and Israeli attacks, thousands of enraged Shia Muslims joined Sunni Muslim protesters in chanting pro-Islam and anti-U.S.-Israel slogans.
In some areas, angry demonstrators clashed with police and security forces, prompting authorities to impose restrictions across the valley.
While managing the law-and-order situation, police and deployed security forces exercised extreme restraint to prevent any damage to public life and property. Senior police officials, led by the Director General of Police (DGP), visited areas affected by the protests and instructed the deployed forces to handle the situation with firmness and prudence.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also engaged with members of civil society connected to religious, social, and business communities in Srinagar. He urged civil society members to use their influence to express the people’s grievances in a responsible and dignified manner.
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