SRINAGAR – In occupied Kashmir tens of thousands of people participated inthe funeral prayers of a martyr, Shabbir Ahmed Dar, in Samboora area ofPulwama district, on Saturday.

Shabbir Ahmed Dar was martyred by Indian troops during a cordon and searchoperation in Babagund area of the district, late last night.

The occupation authorities imposed curfew in Pulwama town to preventdemonstrations against the killing. The authorities also suspended internetservices in the district. Defying restrictions, thousands of peoplethronged Samboora, the native area of Shabbir Ahmed Dar, and participatedin his funeral prayers.

Meanwhile, complete strike was observed in Kupwara district on the thirdconsecutive day, today, against the killing of PhD scholar, Dr Manan Wani,and his associate, Aashiq Husain Zargar, by Indian troops. People also helda demonstration in Potshai area of Lolab in the district against thekillings. Banihal town of Jammu region had also observed strike, yesterday,against the killing of Dr Manan Wani.

Hurriyat leaders including Syed Ali Gilani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, MuhammadYasin Malik and Agha Syed Hassan Al-Moosvi Al-Safvi in their statementspaid glowing tributes to Dr Manan Wani and his associate.

On the other hand, complete shutdown was observed in poll-bound areas ofthe Kashmir Valley on the call of Joint Resistance Leadership. As perreports summer capital Srinagar and Islamabad town witnessed a minimalturnout with around 2 per cent voting in the 3rd phase of the polling forthe local bodies elections, today.