Kashmir, Sept. 5 -- The plaque on Srinagar's Hazratbal's shrine was vandalised by unidentified people and the national emblem engraved on it was removed with stones on Friday, on the eve of Eid-e-Milad in Kashmir.

The inauguration plaque placed inside the Hazratbal shrine had the national emblem etched in the stone, which drew sharp criticism from many locals as well as the ruling JKNC party - who stated that placing a sculpted figure at the shrine goes against Islam - which forbids idol worship.

Srinagar's Hazratbal shrine is of prime importance for all Muslim devotees, especially on the day of Eid-e-Milad, which will be commemorated on Saturday, September 6 this year in Kashmir.

On this day, a sacred relic known as Moi-e-Muqqadas-a s...