Valley News Desk

(Bilal Ahmad)

Baramulla. July 18: A complete shutdown is being observed in north Kashmir’s Baramulla town today to mourn the death of a local LeT militant killed during a gunfight in Sopore.

Reports said that all shops and other business establishments are closed in the town, while thin movement of transport is being witnessed on the roads in Baramulla town.

They said that people from the Baramulla and its neighboring areas are visiting the residence of the slain militant to offer condolence to the family.

Adnan Channa of Arampora Baramulla was killed in a gunfight with government forces in Gun Brath area of Sopore on Wednesday. He had joined Lashker-e-Toiba militant outfit in the month of March this year, his relatives said.

Meanwhile, to prevent any law and order problem Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Dr G.N Ittoo ordered closure of Degree Colleges in Baramulla town today as a precautionary measure.

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