Srinagar, Feb 7: Protests erupted in several Shia dominated areas of Kashmir on Friday night after a blast at a Shia mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, killed at least 31 people and injured dozens, officials said.
The protests were held in Chainabal Pattan in Baramulla, Imambara Zadibal and Harwan in Srinagar, and Inderkote–Sumbal in Bandipora.
Protesters raised strong anti-Pakistan slogans and condemned the attack on worshippers.
The powerful explosion struck the Khadija Tul Kubra mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers.
The protesters denounced the killing of civilians and expressed solidarity with the victims, calling for an end to sectarian violence.
The demonstrations remained largely peaceful, with gatherings dispersing late into the night.
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