Curfew-like restrictions reimposed across Kashmir in view of Muharram processions today; Srinagar’s Lal Chowk sealed off
5 years, 4 months ago

Curfew-like restrictions reimposed across Kashmir in view of Muharram processions today; Srinagar’s Lal Chowk sealed off

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Curfew-like restrictions were reimposed on Tuesday in several parts of Kashmir, including the city, to foil any plans on taking out Muharram processions in the Valley Srinagar: Curfew-like restrictions were reimposed on Tuesday in several parts of Kashmir, including the city, to foil any plans on taking out Muharram processions in the Valley as authorities apprehended that large congregations might lead to violence. The commercial hub of Lal Chowk and adjoining areas were completely sealed off by placing concertina wires at all entry points where a large number of security forces personnel were deployed, officials said. The officials did not cite any reasons for reimposing restrictions but it is believed that the step was taken to prevent Muharram processions in the city and elsewhere in the Valley. The authorities have been imposing restrictions in vulnerable areas of the Valley every Friday, apprehending that vested interests might exploit the large gatherings at big mosques and shrines to fuel protests.

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Srinagar: Mourners wave Palestinian flags, chant pro-Gaza slogans during Muharram procession
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Srinagar: Mourners wave Palestinian flags, chant pro-Gaza slogans during Muharram procession

Op India  

On Monday, thousands of Shia Muslim mourners took out a Muharram procession in Srinagar a day after the Jammu and Kashmir LG administration permitted the religious procession. pic.twitter.com/gompohvp6s — ANI July 15, 2024 Notably, the LG administration permitted the religious procession for the second consecutive year as the Muharram processions had been banned in Srinagar since the 1990s. Asaddudin Owaisi …

Muharram 2024: From security measures, procession route to traffic advisory in J&K’s Srinagar—all you need to know
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Muharram 2024: From security measures, procession route to traffic advisory in J&K’s Srinagar—all you need to know

Live Mint  

Muharram 2024: The Jammu and Kashmir administration made extensive security arrangements and designated a specific route for the Muharram procession held on Monday. Kashmir Zone IGP VK Birdi said on Monday, July 15, “Extensive security arrangements have been made, and a specific route has been given for the procession,” reported ANI. In the traffic advisory, Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police …

In a first, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant-Governor Manoj Sinha attends Muharram procession in Srinagar
1 year, 5 months ago

In a first, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant-Governor Manoj Sinha attends Muharram procession in Srinagar

The Hindu  

In a major outreach to the Shia community in Kashmir, J&K Lieutenant-Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday participated in the Zuljanah procession, an event of mourning for the community during the Islamic month of Muharram, in Srinagar. Wearing a black dress, Mr. Sinha visited the most volatile part of the city in Srinagar’s Bota Kadal area, and offered ‘chaddar’ to ‘Zuljanah’, …

Muharram Tazia Procession Taken Out in Srinagar's Traditional Route After 34 Years
1 year, 5 months ago

Muharram Tazia Procession Taken Out in Srinagar's Traditional Route After 34 Years

Deccan Chronicle  

SRINAGAR: Thousands of Shia mourners, most of them clad in black clothes and chanting in unison on Thursday marched along the streets of uptown Srinagar after the authorities lifted a 34-year-old ban on taking out a tazia procession along the traditional route in Jammu and Kashmir’s summer capital on the 8th of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. …

Muharram procession taken out in Srinagar after over three decades
1 year, 5 months ago

Muharram procession taken out in Srinagar after over three decades

Hindustan Times  

After 34 years, the Muharram procession was taken out on its traditional route from Gurubazar to Dalgate in Srinagar on Thursday. Today is a historic occasion for Shia brethren in Kashmir valley as after 34 years 8th Muharram procession is taking place on the traditional route, from Guru Bazar to Dalgate.” The 8th Muharram was banned in 1989 by authorities …

Indian authorities allow Muslim procession in Kashmir’s main city for the first time in 3 decades
1 year, 5 months ago

Indian authorities allow Muslim procession in Kashmir’s main city for the first time in 3 decades

Associated Press  

SRINAGAR, India — Thousands of Shiite Muslims were allowed to hold a religious procession marking the Muslim month of Muharram in Indian-controlled Kashmir’s main city on Thursday for the first time since an anti-India rebellion broke out in the disputed region more than three decades ago. The main Muharram gatherings on the eighth and 10th days that used to pass …

Muharram procession passes through Kashmir's Lal Chowk after 3 decades | WATCH
1 year, 5 months ago

Muharram procession passes through Kashmir's Lal Chowk after 3 decades | WATCH

India TV News  

The Muslim community in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar carried out Muharram procession on Thursday following the Jammu and Kashmir administration's decision. Earlier on Wednesday, the administration accepted the long pending demand of Muslims to hold the Muharram procession on the traditional route from Guru Bazar to Dalgate through Lal Chowk after three decades. J&K administration allows procession after assurances of …

Jammu and Kashmir: Restrictions imposed in some parts of Budgam in wake of Muharram
2 years, 5 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Restrictions imposed in some parts of Budgam in wake of Muharram

India TV News  

Highlights Officials said there were no restrictions on the movement of the people anywhere else in the valley Security forces personnel were deployed in strength to prevent any untoward incident The city had witnessed curfew-like restrictions in several areas on Sunday Jammu and Kashmir: Authorities in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday imposed restrictions in some areas to …

Police break up Muslim gathering in Kashmir, dozens detained
2 years, 5 months ago

Police break up Muslim gathering in Kashmir, dozens detained

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Police on Sunday detained dozens of people in …

Restrictions imposed in Srinagar locality to thwart Muharram processions
3 years, 4 months ago

Restrictions imposed in Srinagar locality to thwart Muharram processions

India TV News  

Authorities on Thursday imposed restrictions in Abi Guzar area of the city to prevent members of the Shia community from taking out any procession to mark Ashoora, the last day of the 10-day Muhurram mourning period, officials said. Restrictions have been imposed in Abi Guzar area falling under police station Kothibagh while security personnel have been deployed in strength to …

Police fire tear gas to break up Muslim gathering in Kashmir
3 years, 4 months ago

Police fire tear gas to break up Muslim gathering in Kashmir

Associated Press  

SRINAGAR, India — Police in Indian-controlled Kashmir fired tear gas and warning shots Tuesday to disperse Shiite Muslims who attempted to participate in processions marking the Muslim month of Muharram. Hundreds of Muslims chanting religious and pro-freedom slogans took to the streets in the main city of Srinagar despite security restrictions banning the traditional procession. Muharram is among the holiest …

J&K govt. disallows Muharram procession in Srinagar, many detained
3 years, 4 months ago

J&K govt. disallows Muharram procession in Srinagar, many detained

The Hindu  

Several Shia mourners were detained and journalists allegedly thrashed by the police, as the Jammu and Kashmir administration barred Muharram procession in Srinagar’s Lal Chowk on Tuesday. The move to ban the procession came weeks after a government order said “the Muharram processions shall be observed as per the past practice”. National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah said, “Very unfortunate …

Scores injured as police break up Muslim march in Kashmir
4 years, 4 months ago

Scores injured as police break up Muslim march in Kashmir

Associated Press  

SRINAGAR, India — Indian forces on Saturday fired shotgun pellets and tear gas to disperse hundreds of Shiite Muslims participating in a traditional religious procession in Indian-controlled Kashmir, injuring scores, witnesses said. “They unleashed such violence and did not spare even women mourners.” Officials said at least 200 people were detained in Srinagar this week for participating in Muharram processions, …

AP PHOTOS: Pandemic casts pall over Muharram in Kashmir
4 years, 4 months ago

AP PHOTOS: Pandemic casts pall over Muharram in Kashmir

Associated Press  

SRINAGAR, India — For Nasir Hussain, observing the Muslim month of Muharram, which marks the martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson in the battle of Karbala, is an article of faith. On a recent humid August night, Hussain’s family sat in the brightly lit drawing room at their residence at Srinagar’s sprawling Dal Lake, attentively listening to a religious broadcast …

Curfew in parts of Kashmir ahead of revocation anniversary
4 years, 5 months ago

Curfew in parts of Kashmir ahead of revocation anniversary

Associated Press  

SRINAGAR, India — Authorities imposed a curfew in many parts of Indian-controlled Kashmir on Tuesday, a day ahead of the first anniversary of India’s decision to revoke the disputed region’s semi-autonomy. “Indian government claims that it was determined to improve Kashmiri lives ring hollow one year after the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir’s constitutional status,” Meenakshi Ganguly, the New York-based …

Curfew Imposed across Kashmir ahead of First Anniversary of Revocation of Article 370
4 years, 5 months ago

Curfew Imposed across Kashmir ahead of First Anniversary of Revocation of Article 370

News 18  

A curfew was imposed across the valley on Tuesday as authorities apprehended violent protests in view of plans by separatists and Pakistan- Police and CRPF personnel were deployed in strength across the valley to ensure that the plans of the separatists to disturb peace did not succeed, officials said. They said police vehicles, fitted with public address systems, went around …

Curfew in Srinagar for two days
4 years, 5 months ago

Curfew in Srinagar for two days

The Hindu  

The Srinagar administration on Monday declared a curfew on August 4 and 5, the first anniversary of withdrawal of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status, as it “feared protests and violence”. “A series of inputs have been received suggesting that separatists and Pakistan- The orders on complete restriction on public movement and a curfew in Srinagar were issued by virtue of …

Fresh restrictions imposed in Kashmir Valley under Section 144 ahead of Friday prayers, public transport remains off roads for 54th day
5 years, 3 months ago

Fresh restrictions imposed in Kashmir Valley under Section 144 ahead of Friday prayers, public transport remains off roads for 54th day

Firstpost  

Fresh restrictions were imposed in Kashmir to maintain law and order in view of prayers, as markets remained shut and public transport was off the roads. Srinagar: Fresh restrictions were imposed in parts of Kashmir on Friday to maintain law and order in view of congregational prayers, even as markets in the valley remained shut and public transport was off …

Fresh restrictions in parts of Kashmir
5 years, 3 months ago

Fresh restrictions in parts of Kashmir

India TV News  

Fresh restrictions were imposed in parts of Kashmir on Friday to maintain law and order in view of congregational prayers, even markets in the valley remained shut and public transport was off the roads for the 54th day, officials said. Restrictions under Section 144 CrPc were imposed on Friday morning in various parts of the valley, the officials said. However, …

Kashmir after Article 370: Authorities gradually lift restrictions in Kashmir; Srinagar witnesses increase in private transport, but schools remain closed
5 years, 3 months ago

Kashmir after Article 370: Authorities gradually lift restrictions in Kashmir; Srinagar witnesses increase in private transport, but schools remain closed

Firstpost  

Restrictions were lifted from most parts of Kashmir and some areas in Srinagar city witnessed an increased presence of private transport leading to traffic jams, officials said. Srinagar: Restrictions were lifted from most parts of Kashmir on Wednesday and some areas in Srinagar city witnessed an increased presence of private transport leading to traffic jams but schools remained closed and …

Curfew-like restrictions reimposed in several parts of Kashmir to foil Muharram processions
5 years, 4 months ago

Curfew-like restrictions reimposed in several parts of Kashmir to foil Muharram processions

India TV News  

Curfew-like restrictions were reimposed on Tuesday in several parts of Kashmir, including the city, to foil any plans on taking out Muharram processions in the Valley as authorities apprehended that large congregations might lead to violence. Restrictions have been in several parts of Kashmir as a precautionary measure for maintaining law and order in the Valley, they said. The officials …

Muharram 2019: Delhi Police issues traffic advisory, takes elaborate measures in view of Tazia processions; bus services to be suspended in few areas
5 years, 4 months ago

Muharram 2019: Delhi Police issues traffic advisory, takes elaborate measures in view of Tazia processions; bus services to be suspended in few areas

Firstpost  

Another procession will start from Pahari Dheeraj area in north Delhi at around 1 pm on Tuesday and will reach Paharganj bridge via Bara Tuti before merging with the main procession at Chelmsford Road, the officials said. New Delhi: The Delhi Traffic Police has made elaborate arrangements in view of Tazia processions that will be taken out across the city …

Muharram restrictions in Kashmir: Intensified restrictions make an already tough job tougher for journalists
5 years, 4 months ago

Muharram restrictions in Kashmir: Intensified restrictions make an already tough job tougher for journalists

Firstpost  

After the Centre revoked Article 370 to allow non-residents to own land and other properties in Kashmir, journalists have faced a tough time in Kashmir. “We call upon the police department to issue a circular that journalists be allowed to perform their job hassle free,” a spokesperson of Women Journalists Association said after a woman journalist associated with a Chandigarh-based …

Ahead of Muharram, curfew-like restrictions reimposed in several parts of Kashmir; Srinagar’s Lal Chowk has been sealed off
5 years, 4 months ago

Ahead of Muharram, curfew-like restrictions reimposed in several parts of Kashmir; Srinagar’s Lal Chowk has been sealed off

Firstpost  

The officials did not cite any reasons for reimposing restrictions but it is believed that the step was taken to prevent Muharram processions Srinagar: Curfew-like restrictions were reimposed on Sunday in several parts of Kashmir, including the city, to foil any plans on taking out Muharram processions in the Valley as authorities apprehended that large congregations might lead to violence. …

Kashmir: A month later, shopkeepers refuse to open, even as curbs are eased
5 years, 4 months ago

Kashmir: A month later, shopkeepers refuse to open, even as curbs are eased

Business Standard  

Kashmir: A month later, shopkeepers refuse to open, even as curbs are eased Prime Minister Narendra Modi revoked special rights for Jammu and Kashmir on Aug 5, striking down the long-standing constitutional provisions for the Himalayan region Premium A man rides a bicycle past the closed shops and hotels during restrictions, after scrapping of the special constitutional status for Kashmir …

Restrictions on movement lifted in most areas of Kashmir as no 'untoward incidents' on Friday; mobile, internet services remain suspended
5 years, 4 months ago

Restrictions on movement lifted in most areas of Kashmir as no 'untoward incidents' on Friday; mobile, internet services remain suspended

Firstpost  

Officials said people in Kashmir were allowed to move freely on Saturday even as deployment of security forces continued on the ground. Srinagar: Restrictions were lifted in most areas of Kashmir on Saturday, a day after strict curbs on the movement of people were imposed in the Valley in view of the Friday prayers and the proposed march of separatists …

Day-time curfew relaxation continues across Kashmir; students stay away despite administration's order to reopen schools
5 years, 4 months ago

Day-time curfew relaxation continues across Kashmir; students stay away despite administration's order to reopen schools

Firstpost  

Srinagar: The authorities on Wednesday continued with day-time relaxations across Kashmir, while students stayed away from schools despite the administration’s order of the reopening of educational institutions up to the middle classes across the Valley. Most of the schools, especially private-run institutes, wore deserted look as no student turned up to attend the classes even as a few staff members …

Valley offers Eid prayers amid minor protests against curfew
5 years, 4 months ago

Valley offers Eid prayers amid minor protests against curfew

Live Mint  

Sporadic violence punctuated a sombre and muted Eid in Kashmir on Monday, with a near-complete clampdown in the valley preventing some residents from visiting mosques to offer prayers. But security forces have sealed all main mosques and we have nowhere to go and now we have no option but to go back home,” said Tariq Bhat, who lives near Nowhatta, …

Restrictions imposed on Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar ahead of separatists' rally in memory to slain Hurriyat leaders
5 years, 7 months ago

Restrictions imposed on Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar ahead of separatists' rally in memory to slain Hurriyat leaders

Firstpost  

They said security force personnel were deployed in large numbers in Srinagar, at vulnerable places in the city and elsewhere in the valley, for maintaining law and order. Srinagar: Restrictions were imposed on Tuesday in parts of the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir in view of the separatists’ plan to hold a march to Eidgah martyrs’ graveyard for paying …

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