SRINAGAR: Authorities on Sunday evening announced that restrictions will be imposed across all districts of Kashmir on Monday as a precautionary measure following tension over the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei.
Senior officials in the security establishment said that the decision to impose restrictions is a precautionary measure to maintain law and order and prevent any untoward incidents in view of demonstrations reported from several parts of Kashmir.
“Restrictions will be imposed on Monday as a precautionary measure. The situation will be closely monitored,” a top official said.
Officials said security forces were deployed at sensitive locations on Sunday to maintain peace.
Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, accompanied by Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, Vidhi Kumar Birdi, visited various locations to assess the ground situation, officials said.
Authorities reiterated that the restrictions were aimed at ensuring peace and preventing escalation. (KNO)
