The authorities in Kashmir imposed restrictions in several parts of capital Srinagar on Tuesday to prevent a traditional mourning procession of Shia Muslims due to law and order issues.
Curfew-like restrictions were imposed in most parts of old Srinagar but mourners held processions in central district Budgam and Shia-populated pockets of Srinagar district.Thousands of Shias take part in morning processions to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Prophet Muhammad grandson Imam Hussain.
However, the authorities maintained the tradition of blocking Assembly of people at Abiguzar. On tenth day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic year, a traditional procession was brought out from Abiguzar locality in the civil lines area but it has been banned in late 1980s.The authorities say that the ban has been imposed due to law and order situation the State.Police and security forces had been deployed in strength and several roads were blocked with barbed wire to prevent movement of people.Meanwhile, tazia processions were taken out from various areas of Kashmir valley.