Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said Muharram processions will be allowed along all the routes as was done last year.
Replying to a query, LG Sinha said, “Muharram processions will be allowed like last year.”
After a 34-year ban, LG Sinha administration had allowed Shia mourners to take out the 8th Muharram procession through the traditional Guru Bazaar-Dalgate route in Srinagar.
Mourners after assembling at Guru Bazaar area of Srinagar city had marched through Budshah Chowk to M A Road and then to Dalgate amidst tight security.
In the same year, 10th Muharram procession was allowed across Kashmir after a gap of 34 years.
Shia mourners had taken out a massive procession from the traditional route of Botakadal to Zadibal area of Srinagar.
The procession had marked a significant event as for the first time in over 3 decades the state head participated in the Zuljinah procession when Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha took part.
LG Sinha had taken part in the procession and also distributed refreshment among the Shia mourners.