Demonstrations took place in West Bengal in protest against Khamenei’s assassination, demanding the trial of Trump and Netanyahu. Due to terrorist threat, high alert has been issued in India and clashes have taken place in Srinagar. Security has been increased.
Kolkata: Demonstrations have also intensified in West Bengal against the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. On Monday, strong protests took place in many places including Kolkata under the leadership of Bengal Minority Federation. The protesters demanded that US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, responsible for Khamenei’s assassination, be tried for murder in the International Court. The protesters say that they will further intensify their movement against this military action by America and Israel, because it can have serious consequences around the world.
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In view of the tension in West Asia, an alert has been issued in India also. The Union Home Ministry has directed all the states to increase security. This step has been taken in view of the threat of attacks from organizations like Al-Qaeda and ISIS. It has been said in the instructions that social media should be closely monitored, crowded places should be strictly checked and security of Jewish and Iranian institutions should be increased. In view of the threat of attacks from Al-Qaeda and ISIS, the Home Ministry has issued this strict alert. It is believed that by taking advantage of the situation in West Asia, terrorist forces may try to spoil the atmosphere.
The Home Ministry has also said that those giving provocative speeches in support of Iran should be monitored and the protests should be prevented from turning violent. Meanwhile, clashes broke out between police and activists of pro-Khamenei separatist organizations in Srinagar. This clash took place between the protesters and the police in Srinagar while this alert was going on. Separatist groups shouting slogans in support of Khamenei threw stones at the police. Police tried to disperse them, but when stone pelting continued, tear gas shells were fired. This incident has happened at a time when the effect of the bandh called by various organizations is visible in Kashmir. Heavy security forces are deployed today in the areas where protests took place yesterday. Internet speed has been reduced and holiday has been declared in schools and colleges for two days.