Srinagar parts shut to mark death anniversary of Afzal Guru

SRINAGAR — Parts of Kashmir capital Srinagar on Tuesday observed spontaneous shutdown to mark the eighth execution anniversary of Mohammad Afzal Guru.

Eye-witnesses said that all but shops and businesses establishments in the parts of city including commercial hub Lal Chowk remained shut and transport is thin on roads to mark the execution anniversary of Mohammad Afzal Guru, who was put to death in prison for taking part in an attack in 2001 on India’s Parliament.

Guru was hanged in Tihar Jail on February 9, 2013, and his remains were not handed over to his family.