Sopore town Shuts on second day against militant’s killing

Sopore 30 Nov: A shutdown is being observed on second day on Friday in Sopore town of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district against the killing of a local militant in a gunfight.

Shops, business establishments and private offices are closed while public transport is also affected in the town.

On Wednesday Mehraj-ud-Din Khan of New Colony was killed along with top Lashkar-e-Toiba commander Naveed Jatt in a gunfight at Kuthpora village in central Kashmir’s Budgam district.

Meanwhile, authorities have ordered closure of educational institutions in the town as a precautionary measure. (Agencies)

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