Senior police officers of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday distributed water bottles among the Shia mourning persons who participated in the Muharram procession.
According to IGP Kashmir Zone, Vidhi Kumar Burdi, JK police and officials have made arrangements related to security to ensure that “azadar” do not face any kind of problem. He said that traffic rules were also imposed as the procession was being held in the main area of the city.
“For the 8th of Muharram, Jammu and Kashmir Police and Civil Officers have made various security-related arrangements, ensuring that the Azadars who come here do not face any problem. Also, because there is a procession in the main area, traffic advice was also issued,” said VK Burdy.
Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir Police are in touch with the organizers and other officials to ensure that all security and traffic system is made to the Azdars and the public.
VK Burdi said, “At 10th place of Muharram, in various places, all organizers, Jammu -Kashmir Police, and District Superintendents are in touch to ensure that all security and traffic arrangements are made to the Azadars and the public.”
On Friday, people gathered in large numbers on the streets of Srinagar ahead of the traditional Muharram procession.
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri said, “This is the third consecutive year when Muharram is being observed. The district administration has made all necessary arrangements for ‘Azadars’. The police system has been made keeping in mind security and security … I urge everyone to limit them for my religious importance.
Muharram Shia holds significant religious significance for Muslims. In India, 7-8 crore Shia participates in large processions and Tazia, along with people of various religions, people of various religions. (AI)