Barricades come up in Srinagar on eve of 1931 revolt anniversary
Authorities in Srinagar have imposed restrictions and barricades around the Naqshband Sahib shrine to prevent commemorations of the 1931 revolt anniversary. Opposition leaders have criticized the move as a suppression of democratic rights and historical memory.
Why it matters
The ongoing political tension in Jammu and Kashmir remains a critical issue regarding human rights, regional stability, and the relationship between the state and the central government.
The J&K authorities on Sunday (July 12, 2026) barricaded the roads leading to the Naqshband Sahib shrine, which houses the graves of 22 civilians killed during an uprising against the Dogra monarchy in 1931.
The J&K Police had parked vehicles at the gates of the shrine, locals here said. Barricades have also been erected on the roads to stop regional leaders from paying tributes at the shrine on July 13, the anniversary of the revolt.
Since the Centre ended J&K’s special status in 2019, the L-G administration has disallowed regional parties from visiting the graveyard and paying tributes. J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha removed July 13 as an official holiday from the calendar after 2019. In 2025, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah scaled the boundary walls to pay tribute at the shrine.
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