As a precautionary measure, the government shut educational institutions till Saturday (March 7, 2026), while mobile internet speed continued to remain throttled. This is the first time since August 2019 that protests on such a large scale have taken place in Kashmir. Mobile internet speeds continued to remain throttled while some prepaid mobile connections were also barred, the officials added. On Tuesday, protests rocked several places in the valley, including Sumbal and Pattan areas of North Kashmir. Directed the officers to remain on heightened alert and take all necessary measures to ensure public peace and tranquillity," Sinha said on X.

Source: The Hindu March 04, 2026 05:57 UTC