In occupied Kashmir, crippling strike was observed, today (Friday), to condemn India’s fiddling with the State Subject Law Article 35-A, ban on Jamaat-e-Islami, arrest of Muhammad Yasin Malik and other Hurriyat leaders under draconian Public Safety Act and intimidating raids by India’s National Investigation Agency in the territory.
According to Kashmir Media Service, call for the shutdown was given by the Joint Resistance Leadership. All shops and business establishments were closed while transport was off the road in the occupied territory.
The occupation authorities imposed restrictions in several areas of Srinagar by deploying Indian troops and police personnel in strength to prevent people from staging anti-India demonstrations.
Juma prayers could not be held at historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar on the 2nd successive Friday due to restrictions.
Meanwhile, a report released by the Research Section of Kashmir Media Service on the occasion of the International Women’s Day, today, revealed that thousands of women were among 95,316 Kashmiris martyred by Indian military, paramilitary and police personnel since January 1989 till date.
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It said that at least 667 women have been martyred by Indian troops since January 2001 till date.
Indian troops launched a massive cordon and search operation in Pattan area of Baramulla district, today.