The strike in Kashmir and restrictions in parts of the Valley disrupted life in Srinagar on second death anniversary of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ Burhan Wani on July 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Separatists had called for shutdown and Tral march on the occasion of second death anniversary of Burhan Wani and against the killing of three civilians in Army firing in Qoimoh area of Kulgam District.
Authorities imposed restrictions in seven Police Stations of Srinagar city and several other parts of Kashmir valley to prevent protests and rallies on Burhan’s death anniversary. Despite restrictions, students took out a protest rally in the premises of Kashmir University.
Security Forces (SFs) on July 8 prevented youth from marching towards the residence of Burhan Wani on his second death anniversary, adds Daily Excelsior. Scores of youth tried to defy curfew in Arigam and march towards the residence of Wani in Shariefabad. However, SFs deployed in strength in the area chased them away.
Meanwhile, Policemen guarding the residence of Congress leader Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed fired few warning shots after protesters pelted stones at them in Kokernag area of Anantnag District on July 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Scores of youth assembled in Damhal Khashipora village and pelted stones at the residence of Sayeed. The Policemen guarding the residence fired few warning shots to chase away the protesters.
Separately, stones were pelted at the house of former National Conference (NC) leader Abdul Rasheed in Bulbul Bagh in Nowgam village of the Shangus Tehsil in Anantnag District on July 8, adds Daily Excelsior.