Peaceful Protest Held in Nowgam Sonawari to Express Solidarity with Ayatollah Khamenei A peaceful protest was held in the Nowgam area of Sonawari in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Friday after congregational prayers, where hundreds of people gathered to express solidarity with Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. The protesters assembled shortly after Friday prayers and marched through parts of the locality, raising slogans and holding placards. Participants expressed grief and strong condemnation over reports claiming that Khamenei had been killed in a strike allegedly carried out by Israel and the United States. Eyewitnesses said the demonstration remained peaceful throughout, with people voicing their concern and anger over the reported incident. Protesters carried play cards and banners while chanting slogans and calling for justice. Many participants described the gathering as a symbolic show of solidarity, stating that they wanted to send a message of support and unity during what they called a difficult moment for the Muslim world. The protest concluded peacefully, with the crowd dispersing after some time without any untoward incident being reported.