The J&K Lieutenant Governor’s administration on Wednesday lifted the ban on the Muharram procession on the Gurubazar-Dalgate route in Srinagar. This is the first time the procession has been allowed in more than three decades. Shia leaders have been told to conclude the function by 8 a.m.
“Taking the religious sentiments of Shia brethren into consideration, the administration decided to allow the procession tomorrow. I congratulate the Shia brethren and Kashmiri public who are known for their affection. It is their contribution to the present peaceful environment, which made it possible for the administration to take this historic decision,” Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, said.
