Kashmir Enraged By Nasrallah's Killing, Protests Continue For 2Nd Day

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Srinagar- Anti-Israel protests continued for the second day on Sunday in several parts of Kashmir and Ladakh against the killing of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon.

A large number of men, women and children - carrying black flags - poured out on
the
roads in
Baramulla district,
Magam
town,
in Budgam and
many parts of
Srinagar
city
to protest against the killing.

The protestors were chanting anti-Israel and anti-US slogans, denouncing Nasrallah's
assasination
by
Israel on
Friday.

The protests
remained
peaceful even as a large posse of police personnel maintained vigil to ensure that the demonstrations did not turn violent, the officials said.

Demonstrations
were
reported
from
several parts of Srinagar on Sunday
as well. Long traffic jams were reported from several parts of the city, including the Khanyar-Hazratbal axis, where most of the protests took place.

Zadibal witnessed the largest protest in almost a decade. Thousands of people marched from
Lal
Bazar to
Hawal. Later they dispersed peacefully.

In Kargil, Ladakh, the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) also organised a protest in response to Nasrallah's killing.

Earlier
several leaders condemned the killing
with
Lok Sabha member from Srinagar Aga Ruhullah and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti suspending
their election campaigns.

“Cancelling my campaign tomorrow in solidarity with the martyrs of Lebanon & Gaza especially Hassan Nasarullah. We stand with the people of Palestine & Lebanon in this hour of immense grief & exemplary resistance,” Mufti posted on X.

Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari also condemned the killings in Lebanon.

“Israel's ongoing airstrikes on Lebanon are causing heavy casualties and massive destruction. Innocent civilians are suffering the most from this violence.

“The lack of any effective response from the international community is alarming, and the silence of world leaders worsens the situation. I stand in solidarity with the victims and pay tribute to Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and other martyrs killed in these aggressive airstrikes,” Bukhari posted on X.

Cyber Police Warns Against Inflammatory Posts

Cyber Police Kashmir has warned social media users against fanning communal or sectarian tensions in the valley in the wake of the killing of Hezbollah chief
Sayyed
Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli strike in Lebanon on
Friday.

“We've noticed inflammatory and sectarian posts being shared on social media, threatening communal harmony. We urge everyone to refrain from posting or engaging in such divisive content,” the Cyber Police Kashmir said in an advisory posted on X.

The police warned of strict action against anyone posting or sharing any inflammatory or provocative content.

“Any individual found posting or sharing sectarian, inflammatory, or provocative content aimed at disturbing peace will face strict legal action under the relevant sections of law. Let's work together to maintain the unity and tranquility of Kashmir,” it added.

Spontaneous protests broke out in the Shia-dominated areas of Srinagar and Budgam districts soon after the killing of the Hezbollah chief.

While the protests on streets have been peaceful so far, there were reports of some social media users posting provocative content online.

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