Protests in Jammu and Kashmir over Nasrallah's killing

Demonstrations broke out in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday with people taking to the streets to denounce the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon. A demonstration in Budgam was attended by a significant crowd, which included women and children carrying portraits of the Hezbollah leader.

Protests also took place in the old city of Srinagar and other parts of the state following Israel’s declaration of the assassination of the 64-year-old leader of the terrorist organization, a claim later verified by the group.

Mehbooba Mufti expresses solidarity with Lebanon and Gaza

Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti, announced that her party – Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) – will cancel its campaign for the Assembly election on Sunday in order to denounce the assassination of Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah. She claimed that her party supports individuals in Lebanon and Gaza.

“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,” she tweeted.

Also read: Hezbollah confirms chief Nasrallah killed in Israeli airstrike on Beirut

The 64-year-old head of the Iran-supported extremist organization, Hezbollah, was killed by an Israeli attack on the group’s base in Beirut last Friday. Israel and Hezbollah both verified the death, dealing a major blow to the group fighting against Israel in an armed conflict.

The Senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards general Abbas Nilforoushan was also among those killed in the Israeli attacks on Beirut. According to reports, Zainab Nasrallah, the daughter of Nasrallah, and Ali Karaki, the commander of Hezbollah’s Southern Front, were also among the casualties.