Rehan Qayoom Mir
Srinagar, Jun 26: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that Muharram processions will be allowed along all the routes through which these were permitted in Srinagar last year.
Replying to a query of a reporter here, Lt Governorsaid, “Muharram processions will be allowed like last year.”
It may be recalled that in 2023 after a 34-year ban, LG Sinha led administration had allowed thousands of Shia mourners to take out the 8th Muharram procession through the traditional Guru Bazaar-Dalgate route in Srinagar.
ourners after assembling at Guru Bazaar area of Srinagar city had marched through Budshah Chowk to M A Road and then to Dalgate amidst tight security.
In the same year the 10th Muharram procession was allowed across Kashmir after a gap of 34 years.
Shia mourners had taken out a massive procession from the traditional route of Botakadal to Zadibal area of Srinagar.
The procession had marked a significant event as for the first time in over 3 decades state head participated in the Zuljinah procession when Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha took part.
Sinha had taken part in the procession and also distributed refreshment among the Shia mourners.
