Karnataka's Alipur Village Observes Mourning and Protests After Khamenei's Death

Following reports of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death in a US-Israel airstrike, the Shia-majority village of Alipur in Karnataka declared a three-day mourning period. Residents, deeply connected to Khamenei through historical visits and cultural ties, held prayer meetings and protest marches condemning the attack. Shops and establishments voluntarily closed, and local authorities deployed police to maintain order. The village, known as 'Mini Iran,' has longstanding religious and trade links with Iran, with many families maintaining personal and educational connections.