kashmir-observes-shutdown-to-mark-death-anniversary-of-separatist-leader

Kashmir observes shutdown to mark death anniversary of separatist leader

Srinagar, Feb 11 (ANI): Shops and business remained closed and people stayed indoors in Srinagar on Wednesday (February 11) demanding the remains of separatist leader Mohammad Maqbool Bhat who was hanged and buried in New Delhi's Tihar jail over two decades ago. Bhat, founder of Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), was executed on February 11, 1984 on the charge of killing an Indian intelligence officer, while JKLF denies the charge. Police and paramilitary soldiers patrolled deserted streets in Kashmir valley to prevent protests on the anniversary of Bhat's execution, witnesses said. Feb 11, 2015