Srinagar Martyrs’ Graveyard Sealed on July 13 as Authorities Restrict Access; Omar Abdullah Questions ‘Normalcy’ Narrative

Srinagar Martyrs’ Graveyard Sealed on July 13 as Authorities Restrict Access; Omar Abdullah Questions ‘Normalcy’ Narrative

Srinagar Martyrs’ Graveyard Sealed on July 13: Omar Abdullah Says Curbs Contradict ‘Normalcy’ Claims By: Javid Amin | 13 July 2026 Security barricades around Naqshband Sahib prevent political leaders and citizens from paying tribute, triggering a fresh political controversy in Jammu and Kashmir A fresh political controversy unfolded in Srinagar on July 13, 2026, after authorities imposed strict security restrictions around the Martyrs’ Graveyard at Naqshband Sahib, preventing political leaders, party workers and members of the public from offering tributes on Martyrs’ Day. Barricades, checkpoints and heavy deployment of police…

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July 13 in Kashmir: A Day That Refuses to Fade Into History as Leaders Await Permission to Honour the 1931 Martyrs

July 13 in Kashmir: A Day That Refuses to Fade Into History as Leaders Await Permission to Honour the 1931 Martyrs

The Battle Over Memory Continues in Jammu & Kashmir By: News Desk | 11 July 2026 Every year, July 13 evokes strong emotions across Jammu and Kashmir. For many, it is not merely another date on the calendar but a reminder of one of the most defining moments in Kashmir’s modern political history. This year, attention has once again turned towards Naqshband Sahib in Srinagar, where the graves of those killed during the July 13, 1931 uprising are located. Political leaders from multiple parties are awaiting official permission to visit…

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