SrinagarThousands of people were heading to Sofashali, the native village of slain militant commander Bashir Ahmad alias Lashkari to join his funeral prayers, reports reaching here said Saturday evening.
A witness said on phone from the area that a sea of people was waiting for the body of Lashkari at his village.
As news about Lashkari’s death spread in Anantnag, Pulwama, Kulgam and Shopian districts, people using all modes of conveyance started reaching Sofshali village in Kokernag.
Authorities have so far not handed over the bodies of the two militants, Bashir Lashkari and his associate Azad Malik, to the relatives for the last rites.
Police sources said the bodies, lying with army at their camp at Larkipora, will be handed over to the next of kin late on Saturday to avoid any face off between the mourners and security forces.
Following the death of the two militants, train services between Baramulla and Bannihal towns were suspended.
The District Magistrate Anantnag ordered closure of all educational institutions in the district earlier in the day.
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