Srinagar/Feb,9: A shutdown called by Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) comprising Hurriyat Conference (G) Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman Mirwaiz Molvi Umar Farooq and JKLF Chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik on Saturday on the eve of the sixth death anniversary of Afzal Guru hit normal life accross Kashmir. Afzal Guru was hanged in Delhi’s Tihar Jail on this day in 2013.
While calling for the shutdown, the Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) has reiterated their demand for handing over Afzal Guru’s mortal remains to the family.
After the hanging, Afzal Guru’s body was buried within the precincts of the jail. He is survived by his wife, Tabassum and 18-year old son, Ghalib, who live in Tarzoo village near north Kashmir’s Sopore town.
Law enforcing authorities have placed Mirwaiz Umer Farooq under house arrest on Friday at his residence on the outskirts of Srinagar. Markets, public transportations and other business establishments remained closed in Srinagar and other major cities and towns of the valley. Police and paramilitary forces deployed in strength in Srinagar, three north Kashmir district and pars of South Kashmir are keeping a vigil over the movement of the people to maintain peace and order in the valley
