Srinagar, March 6 Peaceful protests were held in various locations in Kashmir following Friday prayers against the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, officials said.
No incidents were reported during the protests.
Members of the Shia community held demonstrations in Saida Kadal and Rainawari areas of the city, as well as in Gounchipora, Shadipora, Inderkoot, and Nowgam Sumbal in Bandipora, and Kalampora in the Baramulla district of north Kashmir.
Smaller protests were also reported in the Budgam district in central Kashmir.
A large number of police and paramilitary CRPF forces were deployed in these areas, officials said.
Protesters shouted slogans against the US and Israel and condemned the killing of the global Shia leader.
Many places with a large Shia population erupted in protests immediately following Khamenei's assassination.
