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Strict restrictions in place around Martyrs' Graveyard in Srinagar to prevent leaders visit

Srinagar, July 13 (UNI) Authorities in Srinagar on Monday imposed strict restrictions across parts of the old city to prevent people from assembling at the Martyrs' Graveyard at Naqshband Sahib on the anniversary of the July 13, 1931, killings.
Officials said the graveyard, where those killed during the 1931 incident are buried, was sealed on late Sunday as a precautionary measure. Barricades were erected at several locations in the old city, while police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) were deployed in strength to maintain law and order. Armoured vehicles were also stationed in sensitive areas to prevent any attempt by political leaders and supporters to march to the graveyard.
July 13 was observed as a public holiday in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir to commemorate the killing of 22 Kashmiris during protests against the Dogra rule in 1931. However, following the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of the erstwhile state into two union Territories in 2019, the Lieutenant Governor's administration discontinued the official holiday.
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