Shutdown in parts of Srinagar on Afzal Guru's death anniversary
Shops and other business establishments in Nowhatta, Gojwara and Nalla Mar Road areas were closed due to the strike called by banned JKLF.
Published: 09th February 2023 01:37 PM | Last Updated: 09th February 2023 01:37 PM | A+A A-
2001 Parliament attack accused Afzal Guru. (File photo | EPS)
SRINAGAR: Parts of Srinagar city on Thursday observed a shutdown on the 10th death anniversary of Parliament attack convict Mohammad Afzal Guru, who was hanged inside Tihar Jail.
Shops and other business establishments in Nowhatta, Gojwara and Nalla Mar Road areas were closed due to the strike called by banned JKLF.
However, private transport was plying normally all across the valley while the situation remained peaceful so far.
Guru was hanged on this day in 2013 for his role in the attack on Parliament in 2001 carried out by the Jaish-e-Mohammad.
