Restrictions in parts of Srinagar to regulate Muharram procession

Srinagar, September 21

Authorities on Friday imposed restrictions in parts of Srinagar as a precautionary measure to regulate Muharram procession, police said.

A police spokesperson said the curbs had been imposed in the police station areas of Khanyar, Nowhatta, Rainawari, Safakadal, MR Gunj and Kothibagh.

Restrictions under Section 144 of the CrPC had been imposed in six police station areas of the city here as a precautionary measure to regulate the 10th Muharram procession, he said.

The spokesperson said certain roads leading towards these areas had been blocked for vehicular movement.

“All concerned, including public, are requested to adhere to the same for maintaining peace in the city,” he said.

Authorities have not allowed 8th and 10th Muharram processions in Srinagar since 1990.

However, life elsewhere in the Valley remained normal. PTI