Soon after the Lebanese Hezbollah group confirmed the death of leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, protests rocked across Srinagar, Kashmir on Saturday evening, September 28. Thousands took to the streets, carrying banners and photos of Nasrallah while chanting slogans “America Murdabad” and “Israel Murdabad,” expressing solidarity with Hezbollah and its fighters.Demonstrations were reported in many areas of Srinagar including Hassanabad, Rainawari, Saidakadal, Meer Behri and Ashaibagh. Participants included men, women and children waved black flags in the procession. The protests remained peaceful, with police deployed to ensure order amidst significant traffic disruption throughout the city.Notable political figures, including former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and Lok Sabha member Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, suspended their election campaigns in solidarity with Nasrallah and protesters. Mufti emphasized her support for Palestine and Lebanon in the course of mourning.

“Cancelling my campaign tomorrow in solidarity with the martyrs of Lebanon & Gaza, especially Hassan Nasarullah. We stand with the people of Palestine & Lebanon in this hour of immense grief & exemplary resistance, “Mehbooba Mufti wrote on X.