Srinagar, July 5 -- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Inspector General of Police ((IGP) Kashmir, V K Birdhi, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr. Akshay Labroo, and SSP Srinagar Dr Sundeep Chakarvourti on Friday joined the traditional 8th Muharram procession at Lal Chowk Srinagar, where they served water to the mourners under the scorching sun.

Speaking on the occasion, the Divisional Commissioner, according to the news agency-Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that all arrangements ranging from drinking water and medical aid to security and traffic regulations, were put in place well ahead of the religious event to ensure a smooth and safe procession.

"We request all mourners to remain focused on the true purpose of the ...