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IN PHOTOS: Protests in Srinagar after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killing

Updated On: 02 March, 2026 03:26 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Authorities on Monday imposed severe restrictions on the movement of people in parts of Kashmir where massive street protests were witnessed over the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint strike by the US and Israel. (PICS, TEXT: PTI)

The iconic Ghanta Ghar at Lal Chowk has been sealed with barricades erected all around it. PICS/ PTI

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The iconic Ghanta Ghar at Lal Chowk has been sealed with barricades erected all around it. PICS/ PTI
Officials said a large number of police and paramilitary CRPF personnel have been deployed across the city to prevent gatherings of protestors

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Officials said a large number of police and paramilitary CRPF personnel have been deployed across the city to prevent gatherings of protestors

Khamenei was killed in an airstrike in Tehran on Saturday during a joint Israel-US attack on Iran. Iranian state media confirmed the same on Sunday, triggering a wave of protests and mourning across the world, including India

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Khamenei was killed in an airstrike in Tehran on Saturday during a joint Israel-US attack on Iran. Iranian state media confirmed the same on Sunday, triggering a wave of protests and mourning across the world, including India

The protesters were seen beating their chests as they shouted anti-US and anti-Israel slogans

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The protesters were seen beating their chests as they shouted anti-US and anti-Israel slogans

The officials said the restrictions were imposed as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order

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The officials said the restrictions were imposed as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order

Similar curbs have been imposed in Shia-dominated areas in other districts of the valley

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Similar curbs have been imposed in Shia-dominated areas in other districts of the valley

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