In order to cross Budshah Bridge, M.A. Road, and arrive at Dalgate, the IGP Kashmir provides refreshments to the mourners and reports that the march is proceeding peacefully. Call regarding the administrator-led procession for the 10th Muharram; DC Sgr praises Shia volunteers; Div Com Kashmir claims the nonviolent demonstration is a direct result of the peace process
Thursday, July 15, TKE
The J&K government approved the 8th Muharram march from Guru Bazar to Dalgate on Monday for the second year in a row, and hundreds of people participated in peace.The march started in Guru Bazar and went through Budshah Kadal and Moulana Azad Road on its way to Dalgate. After being outlawed for thirty-five years, this customary march was allowed last year. Shia leaders among other groups enthusiastically applauded this decision.
As per The Kashmir Edwise (TKE), authorization was given after the district administration and the Senior Superintendent of Police, Srinagar approved a request from the Yadgar-i-Hussaini committee.It is encouraging to see mourners commemorating Hazrat Imam Hussain’s (AS) martyrdom. Naqib Abbas Baba from Srinagar stated, “This procession was previously prohibited, but since last year, we have been allowed to take it out, which is a welcome move.”A volunteer from the Yadgar-i-Hussaini committee named Mudasir Wali stated that getting permission was difficult and that their meeting was intended to be a part of Imam Hussain’s (AS) purpose.
A group of mourners added, “We are grateful to the administration for enabling us to participate in the 8th Muharram parade.Participants must only utilise the left side of the road, leaving the right side free for emergency services, according to the administrative order. The organisers are required to make sure that the march ends within the administration-established timetable, which calls for the procession to begin at 6 am from Guru Bazar, traverse Jehangir Chowk by 6:30 am, and reach M.A. Road by 8 am.
In addition, the order lays out several important requirements, such as refraining from anti-national or anti-administration speeches or actions, maintaining sectarian and communal harmony, respecting state security and national symbols, banning flags with provocative slogans or images associated with banned organisations, following the rules, avoiding actions that might jeopardise law and order, safeguarding government and public property, collaborating with local law enforcement and security agencies, allowing uninterrupted traffic flow, and providing for medical emergencies. Additionally forbidden are loudspeakers or public address systems, as well as drones.
In a statement to TKE, Inspector General of Police Kashmir V.K. Bhirdi stated that the mourners are leading the parade in a very orderly and peaceful fashion. There are always certain prerequisites in place to guarantee that the Muharram procession proceeds peacefully. The procession is moving along amicably so far. Police and volunteers are working together. “The message from the police is that we are always ready to protect the people of Kashmir and serve them anytime,” he continued, “We are always here to facilitate the mourners.”Bhirdi stated that the district administration makes the final choice regarding the procession on the 10th of Muharram. “We will make sure the procession is conducted peacefully once permission is granted,” he declared. The IGP gave the mourning refreshments as well.
Vidhi Kumar Birdhi, Division Commissioner Kashmir, said reporters that this year’s arrangements surpass the previous one. “The Muharram procession has been made possible in large part by security forces and the local government,” he declared. “A benefit of the peace process is today’s nonviolent demonstration.”Dr Bilal Mohiudin Bhat, the Deputy Commissioner of Srinagar, commended the Shia volunteers for their contribution to the orderly conduct of the 8th Muharram parade. “I was taken aback by how the parade was organised. From the administrative perspective, everything is set up,” he stated.Recall that on the 10th of Muharram, 61 A.H., some 1400 years ago, Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and 72 other companions were martyred in the battle of Karbala, Iraq.—(TKE)
