Kashmir on Sunday witnessed its largest protests in years following the assassination of Iran leader Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israeli strike. ADVERTISEMENTPolice, who report to the lieutenant governor’s administration, escorted the protesters — mostly Shias but including many Sunnis — and placed no restrictions on their movement. Intense protests were seen at Srinagar’s Lal Chowk — once the epicentre of pro-independence demonstrations — the Shia-dominated towns of Budgam and Magam, and many other places. Officials said the administration, wary of the protests snowballing after witnessing Sunday’s momentum, was weighing the option of imposing restrictions on Monday. “United in grief and united in resistance, we stand firm with the people of Iran,” she said.

Source: The Telegraph March 01, 2026 23:54 UTC