2 min readSrinagarUpdated: Mar 7, 2026 10:37 PM IST
People’s Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti claimed on Saturday that several protesters have been arrested across Kashmir for their alleged participation in demonstrations and rallies following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Iran.
Urging their release, Mufti claimed on X, “Scores of protesters including women have been arrested across Kashmir for peacefully participating at rallies in wake of Ayatollah Ali Khomeini’s martyrdom. Authorities had assured their families that they will be released soon. But unfortunately this hasn’t been the case.”
Police in Kashmir are yet to respond to her claims.
Meanwhile, restrictions placed on the movement of people as well as on internet speed in some areas of the Valley were lifted on Saturday. Schools and colleges that remained shut this past week following Khamenei’s killing in Tehran are expected to reopen on Monday. Khamenei’s death had sparked protests in several parts of the Valley, following which the police put the curbs in place.
On Friday evening, police in Srinagar issued an advisory to “all media organisations, social media users, and members of the general public to exercise utmost responsibility while reporting, publishing, or sharing any information on electronic or social media platforms”.
Police also asked people to refrain from publishing unverified information, speculation, or rumours and to ensure that “all reports are confirmed through credible and authoritative sources” before dissemination.
Stating that the circulation of rumours, misinformation, or unverified content may cause unnecessary panic, disturb public order and adversely affect communal harmony, police reiterated that strict legal action shall be initiated against any individual or entity found indulging in the spread of misinformation or rumours under the relevant provisions of law.
