Srinagar, July 4 -- People gathered in large numbers on the roads of Srinagar ahead of the traditional Muharram procession on Friday.

Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri said, "This is the third consecutive year when Muharram is being observed. The District Administration has made all necessary arrangements for the 'azadaars'. Police arrangements have been made keeping safety and security in mind... I urge everyone to keep the procession limited to its religious significance... Amarnath Yatra is also going on simultaneously..."

On June 19, Jammu and Kashmir IG VK Birdi chaired a security meeting at the Conference Hall of PCR Kashmir ahead of Muharram. The security situation in J-K has become very important following the...