Iran Supreme Leader's killing: Protests across UP as people mourn Khamenei, slam US-Israel nexus

LUCKNOW: (Mar 1) Large-scale protests led by Shia Muslims broke out in various districts of Uttar Pradesh, including the state capital Lucknow, on Sunday to condemn the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israeli attack.

Terming Khamenei's ‘martyrdom’ a huge loss to humanity and the silencing of a strong voice for their rights, the protesters held a demonstration at the Chhota Imambara in Lucknow to condemn the “cowardly act” of the US and Israel.

Police said the gatherings were peaceful with no untoward incidents reported from anywhere in the state.