J&K admin seals Martyrs’ Graveyard; Omar, Mehbooba pay homage at party offices

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Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir sealed the Martyrs’ Graveyard in Srinagar following the abrogation of Article 370. Political leaders paid homage at party offices, and public holidays related to the graveyard were removed.

Authorities restricted access to Srinagar's Martyrs' Graveyard on Monday. Political leaders paid homage at their respective party offices instead. Last year, Omar Abdullah bypassed barricades to reach the graveyard. The administration removed July 13 and December 5 from public holidays. This action followed the abrogation of Article 370 in January 2020.