To prevent Muharram processions, authorities impose restrictions in Srinagar

To prevent Muharram processions, authorities impose restrictions in Srinagar

Press Trust Of Kashmir Srinagar Aug 07:-Authorities on Saturday have imposed restrictions in several parts of Srinagar to prevent Muharram mourners from taking out processions.

Eyewitnesses said that large numbers of police and CRPF have been deployed in Lal Chowk and adjoining areas including Maisuma, MA Road and Dalgate as well in downtown areas including Bota Kadal, Alamragri Bazar and Hawal.

It is pertinent to mention here that authorities have already announced that no Muharram procession will be allowed on 8th Muharram through the city centre.

“Law & order and Security concern is the top most priority of the Government of the Jammu and Kashmir keeping in view the larger public interest and safety of its citizens,” District Magistrate, Srinagar said.

“In view of the facts and circumstances read in conjunction with the reports of Intelligence Agencies thereof, more particularly the security concerns of the District Srinagar with respect to the Muharram, the processions therein cannot be allowed on the Gurubazar toward Buchwara (Dalgate) and Abi-Guzar towards Zadibal routes respectively, keeping in mind the public interest, law & order and security.” He added