Srinagar- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Thursday assured support to Shia community members in the Valley and said that 8th Muharram procession taken out in Srinagar on Thursday is a testimony to change and normalcy in the Union Territory.
“I bow to the martyrs of Karbala and recall sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his ideals. 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 LG said.
The 8th Muharram procession used to come out from Guru Bazar and culminate at Imambargah Dalgate before it was banned in 1989.
“For 34 years, Muharram procession was banned on the traditional route. We respect the sentiments of Shia brethren and I assure the community that the administration will always stand by them. It is also the testimony to change and normalcy in J&K UT,” he said.
Today, Sinha said, the entire world is witnessing the commitment and determination of the government to ensure a peaceful environment, freedom, love, compassion and harmony in society.
“It is an occasion to reaffirm our commitment to peace and dedicate ourselves to the progress and prosperity of J&K UT. Several historic decisions have seen the light of the day in a few years and a peaceful J&K has emerged on the horizon. Let’s further strengthen our bonds and unity,” he added.
A Historic Day For J&K: Police
Jammu and Kashmir police on Thursday said that the peaceful passage of 8th Muharram procession in Srinagar was another historic day in the continued march towards peace and stability, showing the situation is at par with the days when normalcy was prevailing here.
“Keeping in view the sensitivity of the day, when the shadow of terrorism and petty politics of separatism made it impossible to hold such events, the procession was not taken out for the last 33 years”, police said in a statement.
The statement further said that “today when it was restarted after over three decades, it shows the resolve and commitment to a peaceful and prosperous future.”
“The procession started at 6 am and culminated at 11 am. Our forces were on ground since 4 am, while Naka and cut off points were placed by 5 am. Before people started the procession traffic management remained excellent since morning.”
It further reads that the gathering of more than 25000 people in the form of procession was fully disciplined and peaceful and well coordinated and is certainly another historic day for our people.
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