Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Tuesday said that the government was serious on lifting restrictions on Muharram processions on two traditional routes in Srinagar areas.
He however added that the ball is now in the court of the Shia community; they have been asked to provide details about who and how many people will participate in the 8th day procession.
Talking to the media persons in Srinagar, as reported by news agency KNO, Bidhuri said that a series of meetings were held regarding lifting of restrictions on Muharram processions – imposed decades ago –along two routes in Srinagar.
“We are serious about lifting the restrictions and the ball at present is in the court of the Shia community, who have been asked to provide details of who and how many people are participating in the procession,” he said.
Bidhuri further said that the work on smart city projects is going on and many of the projects will be completed before Independence Day.
