Budgam: A peaceful protest was held on Saturday at Main Market Magam along Gulmarg Road in central Kashmir’s Budgam district, where hundreds of locals assembled to express concern over the escalating tensions in the Middle East and the reported Israeli military strikes on Iran.
Participants from various localities, including men, women and youth, joined the demonstration, raising slogans advocating peace, justice and an immediate end to violence. The gathering witnessed calls for restraint and diplomatic engagement, with speakers urging global powers to prioritise dialogue over confrontation.
Protesters said the demonstration was intended as a peaceful expression of solidarity with the people of Iran and a broader appeal for global stability. They highlighted humanitarian concerns and stressed the need to safeguard civilian lives amid rising hostilities.
Organisers maintained that the protest remained orderly throughout, with participants dispersing peacefully after voicing their concerns. They reiterated that the objective of the gathering was to promote awareness and unity rather than confrontation.
Similar peaceful demonstrations have been reported from other areas as public anxiety grows over developments in the Middle East and their potential regional and international repercussions. [KNT]
