Jammu, March 1 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah appealed for calm on Sunday amid widespread protests following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Protests erupted in various parts of Kashmir on Sunday against the killing of Khamenei in a US-Israeli attack, officials said.
Hundreds of protestors took to the streets in areas with a large Shia population, they said.
Abdullah said his government is in close coordination with the Union Ministry of External Affairs to ensure the safety and well-being of J-K residents, including students, currently in Iran.
"The Chief Minister has expressed deep concern over the unfolding developments in Iran, including reports of the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He has appealed to all communities to remain calm, uphold peace, and avoid any actions that could lead to tension or unrest," the Chief Minister's Office said in a post on X.
Khamenei was killed in an attack by Israel and the United States, Iranian state media confirmed early Sunday.