SRINAGAR, MAR 2 : Mobile internet speeds were throttled across Kashmir on Monday, in the wake of spontaneous protests against the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, officials said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They said the step was taken as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Khamenei was killed in an airstrike in Tehran on Saturday during a joint Israel-US attack on Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Iranian state media confirmed the same on Sunday, triggering a wave of protests and mourning across the world, including India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kashmir – which has about 15 lakh Shias – witnessed major protests at Lal Chowk, Saida Kadal, Budgam, Bandipora, Anantnag and Pulwama, an official said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The protesters were seen beating their chests as they shouted anti-US and anti-Israel slogans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Officials said the high-speed mobile internet has been throttled as network speeds have been curtailed across all mobile networks in the Kashmir valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, the police have issued an advisory urging all media organisations and news platforms to exercise the highest level of responsibility and professionalism in their reporting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Please refrain from publishing unverified information, speculation, or rumours; ensure that all reports are confirmed through credible and authoritative sources before dissemination; and avoid sensational headlines that may create unnecessary panic,” the advisory read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The police said responsible and accurate reporting is essential to maintain public trust and prevent misinformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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