Shopian shuts on 10th death anniversary of Asiya, Neelofar

A complete shut down is being observed in south Kashmir’sShopian district to commemorate the 10th death anniversary of Asiya andNeelofar.

On this day in 2009, the life less bodies of  Asiya (17)and her sister-in-law Neelofar (22)were recovered from Rambi Ara stream.

   

The women were allegedly raped and then murdered after theyhad gone to tend their orchard located across the stream.

The incident had spelled strong protests across the Kashmir.

All the shops, business establishments and educationalinstitutes are shut in the area while traffic is off the roads.

Hurriyat Conference ( G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani hadcalled for the shut down in the area.

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