Srinagar, April 23 -- This shutdown has been called by business fraternity, private school association, and religious bodies besides political parties as a form of protest and mourning.

Similarly, Jammu counterparts have also called for strike against killings.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Srinagar yesterday evening to assess the security situation in the Valley following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

Today Shah is scheduled to visit Pahalgam, assess security scenario and visit GMC Anantnag to see injured tourists.

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