In pics: Curfew in Srinagar on death anniversaries of senior separatist leaders Maulvi Farooq, and Ghani Lone

In pics: Curfew in Srinagar on death anniversaries of senior separatist leaders Maulvi Farooq, and Ghani Lone

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Friday, May 21, 2021, 06:13 PM IST
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Securityman stand guard outside Mirwaiz Manzil during strict restrictions imposed in downtown, Srinagar on the death anniversaries of two senior separatist leaders, Mirwaiz Moulvi Farooq and Abdul Ghani Lone on May 21, 2021. | Photo by Sajad Hameed

Restrictions were tightened in and around Srinagar city on Friday and security forces deployed in strength as the authorities looked to prevent any congregation of separatist groups to mark the death anniversaries of Mirwaiz Mohammad Farooq and Abdul Gani Lone.

The national highway connecting Srinagar to north Kashmir's Baramulla and Kupwara districts was sealed off, as were roads leading towards the city centre from the civil lines area, officials said.

Movement towards the Eidgah martyrs graveyard where the slain leaders -- Farooq and Lone -- are buried is not allowed, they said.

People with movement passes and those having emergencies were, however, allowed to cross the barricades set up across the city, the officials added.

Farooq and Lone were killed by terrorists of the banned Hizbul Mujahideen in 1990 and 2002 for opposing a growing gun culture in the Kashmir Valley. They were both considered advocates of finding a lasting solution through peaceful means.

Mirwaiz Farooq was shot dead by three terrorists on May 21, 1990, and it was conspired by the then so-called commander of banned Hizbul Mujahideen Abdulla Bangroo.

Abdul Gani Lone was shot dead on the same day in 2002 at an Eidgah when he was on his way to pay homage to Farooq Mirwaiz.

Securitymen stand guard outside Mirwaiz Manzil during strict restrictions imposed in downtown, Srinagar on the death anniversaries of two senior separatist leaders, Mirwaiz Moulvi Farooq and Abdul Ghani Lone on May 21, 2021.

Securitymen stand guard outside Mirwaiz Manzil during strict restrictions imposed in downtown, Srinagar on the death anniversaries of two senior separatist leaders, Mirwaiz Moulvi Farooq and Abdul Ghani Lone on May 21, 2021. | Photo by Sajad Hameed

A outside view of Martyrs Graveyard in the old city during strict restrictions imposed on the death anniversaries of two separatist leaders Mirwaiz Mohammed Farooq and Abdul Ghani Lone, in Srinagar, Kashmir, on May 21, 2021.

A outside view of Martyrs Graveyard in the old city during strict restrictions imposed on the death anniversaries of two separatist leaders Mirwaiz Mohammed Farooq and Abdul Ghani Lone, in Srinagar, Kashmir, on May 21, 2021. | Photo by Sajad Hameed

A woman walks past a security personnel during strict restrictions imposed on the death anniversaries of two separatist leaders Mirwaiz Mohammed Farooq and Abdul Ghani Lone, in Srinagar, Kashmir on May 21, 2021.

A woman walks past a security personnel during strict restrictions imposed on the death anniversaries of two separatist leaders Mirwaiz Mohammed Farooq and Abdul Ghani Lone, in Srinagar, Kashmir on May 21, 2021. | Photo by Sajad Hameed

Paramilitary troopers stand alert at a closed market during strict restrictions imposed on the anniversaries of two separatist leaders Mirwaiz Mohammad Farooq and Abdul Ghani Lone, in Srinagar, Kashmir on May 21, 2021.

Paramilitary troopers stand alert at a closed market during strict restrictions imposed on the anniversaries of two separatist leaders Mirwaiz Mohammad Farooq and Abdul Ghani Lone, in Srinagar, Kashmir on May 21, 2021. | Photo by Sajad Hameed

Policeman checks the curfew pass of a civilian during strict restrictions imposed on the death anniversaries of two separatists leaders Mirwaiz Mohammed Farooq and Abdul Ghani Lone, in Srinagar, Kashmir on May 21, 2021.

Policeman checks the curfew pass of a civilian during strict restrictions imposed on the death anniversaries of two separatists leaders Mirwaiz Mohammed Farooq and Abdul Ghani Lone, in Srinagar, Kashmir on May 21, 2021. | Photo by Sajad Hameed

A shepherd moves with the flock of sheep during strict restrictions imposed on the death anniversaries of two separatist leaders, Mirwaiz mohammad Farooq and Abdul Ghani Lone in Srinagar, Kashmir on May 21, 2021.

A shepherd moves with the flock of sheep during strict restrictions imposed on the death anniversaries of two separatist leaders, Mirwaiz mohammad Farooq and Abdul Ghani Lone in Srinagar, Kashmir on May 21, 2021. | Photo by Sajad Hameed

With inputs from PTI.

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