muharram

Some people wanted to take another route, argument led to clashes, says DCP

Both the Lieutenant Governor and the Chief Secretary closely monitored the situation and actively supported the administration's decision to address the long-pending demand positively.

SRINAGAR: Authorities have imposed restrictions in several areas of Srinagar to prevent Muharram mourners from participating in processions on Sunday, the eighth day of the Islamic calendar. Police and paramilitary forces have been deployed in large numbers at Lal Chowk and adjoining areas, including Maisuma, MA Road and Dalgate as well as in downtown areas […]

SRINAGAR: The Director General of Police Jammu and Kashmir, Dilbag Singh on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting at Police Control Room (PCR) Kashmir to review the overall security scenario and arrangements regarding the celebration of forthcoming Independence Day and 10th Muharram-ul-Haram functions. At the very outset of the meeting, the DGP sought reports from the […]