J&K admin seals Martyrs’ Graveyard; Omar, Mehbooba pay homage at party offices
The J&K administration restricted access to the Martyrs' Graveyard in Srinagar, preventing political leaders from holding commemorative events on July 13. CM Omar Abdullah and other leaders paid homage at their party offices instead, criticizing the administration's restrictive approach.
Why it matters
The move reflects the ongoing tension between the local administration and political parties over the historical and symbolic significance of Martyrs' Day in Kashmir.
SRINAGAR: The lieutenant governor’s administration on Monday imposed restrictions in parts of Srinagar to prevent political figures from assembling at the Martyrs’ Graveyard in old Srinagar.CM Omar Abdullah and National Conference functionaries, including his father Farooq Abdullah, paid homage at the party headquarters instead. PDP president Mehbooba Mufti also paid tributes at her party office.Police sealed the area around the Martyrs’ Graveyard Sunday, deploying heavy security.
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