The authorities in Srinagar, the capital city of Jammu and Kashmir, disallowed congregational Friday prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid. This decision was made in anticipation of pro-Palestine and anti-Israel demonstrations due to their airstrikes on the Gaza Strip following an attack by Hamas militants.

PTI reported quoting sources that congregational prayers were not allowed "in view of apprehensions of protests against the Israeli action in Gaza". The grand mosque located in Nowhatta area of the city was locked and no Friday prayers were allowed, officials said. Security forces personnel were deployed in strength around the mosque, the repot said.