SRINAGAR: The Srinagar Police on Friday issued a public advisory for Muharram processions, urging participants to observe the occasion with peace, dignity and discipline while adhering to the guidelines issued by the administration.
The advisory calls upon the public to maintain communal harmony throughout the processions and strictly follow directions issued by the civil administration and police authorities. Participants have also been asked to cooperate with traffic police personnel and volunteers to ensure smooth movement and keep the processions confined to the designated routes and approved purpose.
The police further appealed to people to respect the religious sentiments and beliefs of all communities and to protect public and government property while maintaining cleanliness during the observance.
Warning against activities that could disturb public order, the advisory prohibits any unlawful acts, provocative slogans, inflammatory speeches or actions that may hurt religious sentiments. Participants have also been directed not to obstruct traffic or pedestrian movement, damage or deface public property, or display provocative banners, posters, placards or flags.
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The advisory also cautions against disrespecting the National Flag or displaying or glorifying the flags or symbols of any country, organisation or group during the processions. It further warned against any activity detrimental to the integrity, sovereignty and unity of the nation.
Srinagar Police appealed to the public to extend full cooperation to ensure the peaceful, dignified and orderly observance of Muharram across the city.
