Most of Kashmir shut down on Burhan Vani death anniversary

Srinagar: Shops and building establishments in many parts of Kashmir remained closed today (Wednesday) observing the 4th deaths Anniversary of Burhan Muzaffar Wani.

He was a commander of Hizbul Mujahideen. Burhan Wani was sought after by Indian security forces with a hefty bounty on his head. He was killed on 8 July 2016 in a military encounter sparking massive protests across the valley.

Many parts of the valley including Srinagar city and south Kashmir observed a shutdown on his death anniversary.

The poster boy of Hizbul Mujahideen was killed in an encounter along with his two associates in Kokernag area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, triggering a massive turmoil which left dozens of persons dead. (Photo: Muzamil Bhat)

Burhan Vani death anniversary
Burhan Vani death anniversary
Burhan Vani death anniversary
Burhan Vani death anniversary
Burhan Vani death anniversary