Khamenei's death: Lal Chowk sealed, inter-district travel banned in Kashmir
Srinagar's iconic Lal Chowk was sealed off on March 1 after peaceful protests broke out following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Security officials said the move was to prevent any trouble, though gatherings for mourning were still allowed at Imam Baras.
MP, MLAs react
The next day saw even tighter rules—inter-district travel was banned and checkpoints were set up at entry and exit points to prevent people from assembling.
Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi wasn't happy, calling the measures "shameful" and saying grief shouldn't be treated like a threat.
National Conference legislator Tanvir Sadiq urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Lt Governor Manoj Sinha to reconsider the decision, while Aga Ruhullah Mehdi criticized the closure and asked the administration "not to side with tyrants."