In a significant step towards reviewing current security arrangements for Muharram, International Yoga Day and other upcoming events, Inspector General of Police V K Birdi chaired a meeting at Conference Hall of PCR Kashmir on Thursday.
IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdi chaired a meeting to review security preparations for Amarnath Yatra 2025, Muharram, and other events; stressed coordination, CCTV coverage, and intelligence-based planning.
The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Friday demanded the immediate withdrawal of criminal cases filed against people for waving Palestinian flags during Muharram processions.
Amid the Muharram processions Pakistan's Karachi, Jinnah Hospital reported more than 200 heat stroke cases in its camp at the city's Numaish, according to ARY News reported.
An eyewitness recounted that around "500-600 people" were in the Mosque courtyard when they first heard sounds that "resembled fireworks" and there were cries of "Bhaago, Bhaago [run, run]."
Security measures have been heightened in Delhi ahead of Muharram processions on Wednesday. Elaborate arrangements are in place to ensure the safety and smooth conduct of 'tazia' processions across the national capital.
The Directorate of School Education on Tuesday said that all schools in Puducherry will remain closed on Wednesday, July 17, on the occasion of Muharram.
A rare traditional Muharram procession was taken out in the world-famous Dal Lake in Srinagar on the occasion of the 9th Muharram, the day before Ashura, marking the martyrdom of Imam Hussain.
Muharram holds significant religious importance for Shia Muslims. In India, the 7-8 crore Shia Muslim community, along with people of different religions, participate in large processions and tazias.