Mufti, Ruhullah suspend campaign
Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Sept 28: Anti-Israel protests broke out in several parts of Kashmir against the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon.
A large number of people, including children, carrying black flags, poured out on roads in Hassanabad, Rainawari, Saidakadal, Meer Behri, and Ashaibagh areas of the city, Magam and Budgam areas.
The protestors chanted anti-Israel and anti-US slogans and denounced the killing of the top leader of the Lebanon-based militant group.
The protests remained peaceful and police deployed in the areas ensured that the demonstrations did not turn violent.
Long traffic jams were reported from several parts of the city, including the Khanyar-Hazratbal axis, where most of the protests took place.
The traffic remained disrupted on Srinagar-Gulmarg road following a protest march in Magam area of Budgam district.
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti also suspended her next day’s election campaign.
“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.
Lok Sabha member from Srinagar, Aga Ruhullah, who was canvassing for National Conference candidates, suspended his campaign.
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