Muharram observed in Delhi amid tight security
“RAF and women police personnel have also been deployed. We are also monitoring the situation via drones and CCTVs,” the senior officer added.
“RAF and women police personnel have also been deployed. We are also monitoring the situation via drones and CCTVs,” the senior officer added.
Amid large-scale presence of the police and Central forces, Muharram processions were taken out in Uttar Pradesh.
A joint flag march was conducted by the District Administration and Palamu Police in Medininagar on Saturday to ensure peaceful and incident-free observance of Muharram.
Security measures in Delhi were intensified on Friday in preparation for Muharram processions.
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.
The meeting to foster unity among the two sects was held at Mirwaiz Manzil at Rajouri Kadal, Srinagar, under the patronage of the Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulama Jammu and Kashmir, on the commencement of Muharram.
