‘We haven’t been able to talk to our families as mobile phones aren’t working’
Bhat Imran
Srinagar, Sep 02 (KNO): Following the death of senior separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, the family members of the local Kashmiris working or studying outside Kashmir are unable to speak to them due to the communication shutdown imposed by the authorities on Thursday.
The news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) spoke to several locals who said they were in a state of panic and were worried about their family members and relatives.
One of the locals, Muzamil Ahmad said that his brother is working in Delhi and is worried about him.
One of the locals, “My brother is working outside Kashmir valley. I haven’t spoken to him since yesterday because of the communication lockdown imposed by the government authorities.”
He said that his family members are panicked and are worried about his wellbeing.
Meanwhile, another local said that his sister is studying outside Kashmir and he isn’t able to connect with her because of the internet and voice calling shutdown.
“As of now, only BSNL mobile service is working in Kashmir but in our family, we don’t have any BSNL connection. My sister is studying in Bangalore and I am not able to speak to her. My parents are worried about her,” he said.
Geelani, 92, had developed some serious complications after which he breathed his last on Wednesday evening at his Hyderpora residence—(KNO)
