Rally in Kashmir Paying Tribute to Iranian President Raisi - 20 May 2024
A Kashmiri Shia Muslim man holds a portrait of Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi during a rally mourning the deaths of Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, and several other officials. Shia supporters of Iran in many areas of Srinagar held a candlelight vigil to mourn the tragic deaths of Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, and several other officials in a helicopter crash. The incident occurred on Sunday when a Bell 212 helicopter, carrying the high-ranking Iranian officials, went down in heavy fog while navigating through mountainous terrain. According to Iranian state media, the crash site was discovered by search teams on Monday, with an Iranian official confirming that all occupants of the helicopter are feared dead. The vigil in Srinagar saw a significant turnout, with mourners expressing their grief and solidarity with the Iranian people during this difficult time.