Palestinian flags waved in MP during Muharram, 3 detained
The police took action after the Bajrang Dal and other Hindu outfits lodged a complaint regarding one such incident in the Khandwa district of the state.
The police took action after the Bajrang Dal and other Hindu outfits lodged a complaint regarding one such incident in the Khandwa district of the state.
Rajeev Kumar, the state DGP, who officially assumed charge today after being reinstated on Monday, said there is “zero tolerance” on cases of lynching and advised people to observe Muharram peacefully, stressing on utmost care against using any provocation that could mar the traditional fervour of these festivals and cause disharmony in the society.
Security measures have been heightened in Delhi ahead of Muharram processions on Wednesday.
In view of Muharram on 17th of this month, the district police held a meeting at Rishra police station with the Muharram organizers and committees towards peace and communal harmony.
The Minister gave important instructions to various government agencies to ensure smooth and peaceful celebration of the holy event.
According to an official state government spokesman, a special social media surveillance cell has been formed to counter rumour-mongering.
The district magistrate said that alternate routes for conducting Muharram processions have already been provided to perform the ceremonies peacefully.
As per these new guidelines, the state government stated that all prayers associated with Muharram shall be held at Masjids (mosques) strictly adhering to Covid rules.
The month of Muharram set to begin on Tuesday and no guidelines issued on holding majlis and taking out tazia processions by the state government.
Security forces were deployed in strength throughout Kashmir, particularly Srinagar, to thwart attempts to take out processions.
