Shutdown in Kashmir to Mark Protests against Recent Attacks
Category: Unrest
Severity: 2 (Low)
Source: Drum Cussac
02/17/2019 (India) - According to international media sources, a complete shutdown is being observed in Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK) on Sunday, 17 February to mark protests against the blast in Pulwama which resulted in multiple fatalities and casualties, which occurred on Thursday, 14 February. Regional media are suggesting that the call for the strike was given by trade bodies such as the Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Forum and Kashmir Economic Alliance. All shops and businesses have been closed and public transport is out of service. Reportedly, mobile and internet services in most parts of IoK have been suspended and strict restrictions have been imposed to prevent any protests. At least 44 Indian paramilitary soldiers were killed on Thursday on Srinagar-Jammu Highway in Awantipora area of Pulwama district. The soldiers were killed when an improvised explosive device (IED) went off as a convoy of military vehicles drove by, some 20 kilometres from the main city of Srinagar.
Members in the country are advised to remain highly vigilant and report all types of suspicious activity to the police. Keep apprised of further developments by closely monitoring local sources. Members should also be aware of strike and protest related activity and avoid large crowds at all times.
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