Srinagar, Jul 14: The government on Sunday granted permission to take out a Muharram procession on the 8th of Muharram, 1445 AH, from Guru Bazar to Dalgate via Budshah Kadal and M.A Road.
According to an order, the decision was taken following the receipt of a request from the Yadgar-i-Hussaini committee and subsequent approval from the Senior Superintendent of Police, Srinagar.
“The procession will be conducted under strict conditions to ensure public safety and order. The participants are required to use only the left side of the road, keeping the right side open for emergency services. The organizers must ensure that the procession concludes within the timeframe set by the administration, starting at 0600 hours from Guru Bazar, crossing Jehangir Chowk by 0630 hours, and passing J&K Bank Headquarters, M.A. Road by 0800 hours,” the District Magistrate, Srinagar, said in the order.
It further reads, “key conditions for the procession include, no anti-national or anti-administration speeches or activities. Preservation of communal and sectarian harmony. Respect for state security and national symbols. No flags with provocative slogans or images related to banned organizations. Adherence to rules and avoidance of actions that could lead to law and order issues. Protection of government and public property. Cooperation with local police and security agencies. Uninterrupted traffic flow and accommodation for medical emergencies. Prohibition of drones and public address systems or loudspeakers.”
Pertinently, the procession on the eight of Muharram was allowed after the gap of over three decades.
