Categories: Global

Indian troops prevent Muharram processions in Occupied Kashmir

SRINAGAR (AFP): Indian troops continued to impose strict restrictions in Occupied Kashmir to prevent people from taking out Muharram processions on Saturday, Kashmir Media Service reported.

Authorities deployed Indian troops, police and paramilitary personnel in full riot gear across Srinagar to stop the Muharram processions. Pedestrian movement has been suspended, while the forces have placed coils of razor-fitted wire on the main roads to prevent movement of traffic.

Officials told media that the restrictions will remain in force until Ashura on Sunday (10th Muharram).

Main Muharram processions are banned in the occupied territory since 1990, and only small mourning rallies are allowed in selected areas.

Meanwhile, Indian police arrested dozens of mourners including a minor boy, during a Muharram procession near Jehangir Chowk on Friday. Scores of people were injured due to the use of brute force on mourners by Indian troops and police personnel in Srinagar.

 

The Frontier Post

Recent Posts

Saif Ali Khan, Kareena celebrate Saba Pataudi’s birthday

MUMBAI (Web Desk) - Soha Ali Khan on Wednesday treated fans with a glimpse of…

12 mins ago

Returning to the character will be challenging: Ahmed Ali Akbar shares hopes for ‘Parizaad’ sequel

KARACHI (Monitoring Desk): Renowned actor Ahmed Ali Akbar recently opened up about his experience following…

12 mins ago

Indian superstar Ranbir Kapoor admires Mahira Khan’s beauty

(Web Desk) - Bollywood’s Ranbir Kapoor during an interview praised the beauty of Mahira Khan.…

13 mins ago

PSL commissioner Naila Bhatti quits as resignations pour in from PCB

LAHORE (Monitoring Desk): Pakistan Super League (PSL) Commissioner Naila Bhatti resigned from the post on…

20 mins ago

Schedule revealed for Pakistan’s tour of South Africa

LAHORE (Monitoring Desk) : The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced details of the…

23 mins ago

Hamza Tufail of KP to officiate hockey matches in Malaysia

PESHAWAR (APP): Promising Hamza Tufail, hailing from a remote village called Arbab Landy, was nominated…

23 mins ago

This website uses cookies.