A protest took place at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, where students and locals expressed their grief and anger. One protester, who had spent nine years in Iran, emphasized the need to continue protesting for victims of such incidents. The protester also condemned the attack on Iran by Israel and the US, asserting Iran’s resilience under Khamenei’s leadership.
In Lucknow, particularly in the Old City area, widespread mourning was observed over Khamenei’s death. Locals announced a three-day closure of markets in Purana Lucknow, with the historic Bada Imambara also closed during this period. Members of the Shia community expressed deep sorrow, with black flags hoisted and businesses shut in mourning. Israeli and American flags were symbolically placed at the Chota Imambara gate in protest.
In Srinagar city, Kashmir Valley residents carried out peaceful protests against the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, denouncing the act and calling for peace in Jammu and Kashmir. The protests, which included slogans against the US and Israel, were closely monitored by security forces to prevent any disturbances. J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah urged communities to maintain peace and allow peaceful mourning, emphasizing restraint by authorities.
Authorities in Kashmir imposed restrictions to maintain law and order, closing educational institutions for two days to prevent any exploitation of public sentiments following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran. With a significant Shia Muslim population in Srinagar, stricter restrictions were enforced in various city areas. All schools, colleges, and universities were shut, and exams scheduled for the following days were postponed by Kashmir University.
