Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Protests Erupt in Srinagar Following Banner Removals
Some people in Srinagar put up banners of a Hezbollah leader.
Police took them down because Hezbollah is seen as a terrorist group by some.
This made some people, who are Shia Muslims, angry.
They protested and put the banners back up.
The police told people on social media to stop sharing anything about the banners or they would get in trouble.
A political activist asked the police to let the Shia community practice their religion freely.
Police removed banners featuring Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Srinagar, sparking protests.
Shia mourners protested the police action, carrying portraits of Nasrallah and other religious figures.
The protests occurred in the Magam town and the Saida Kadal-Ashai Bagh corridor in Srinagar.
Police warned social media users against sharing content related to the banner removals.
A political activist requested police not to interfere with Shia community's religious practices during Muharram.
- Who
- Shia mourners, police, and a political activist.
- What
- Protests over the removal of banners featuring Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
- When
- Thursday, following the banner removals on Wednesday.
- Where
- Magam town and the Saida Kadal-Ashai Bagh corridor in Srinagar, Kashmir.
- Why
- Protests occurred because police removed banners of a Hezbollah leader.
Police Stance
Protesters' Stance
Banner Removal
Police Stance
Police removed banners and issued warnings against content related to it
Protesters' Stance
Protesters re-posted banners and protested the removal
- Location of Protest
- Magam town and Saida Kadal-Ashai Bagh corridor, Srinagar
- Protest Trigger
- Removal of banners featuring Hassan Nasrallah
- Figures featured on banners
- Hassan Nasrallah, Iranian religious figures
- Police Action
- Removal of banners and warning social media users.