Srinagar, Jun 24: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar, Dr. G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy, on Wednesday said that elaborate security, traffic and civic arrangements have been put in place for the 8th Muharram procession in Srinagar, with drone surveillance being used to ensure its smooth and peaceful conduct.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the procession at Lal Chowk, SSP Srinagar said the arrangements cover the entire traditional route from Guru Bazar to Dalgate and Imamabad.
“The Srinagar Police, in coordination with paramilitary forces and the traffic police, has meticulously planned security arrangements from the starting point to the end point of the procession. Drone surveillance is also being used to enhance security and provide comfort to mourners as well as the general public,” Dr. Chakravarthy told reporters, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).
He urged the public and procession organisers to adhere to traffic advisories and the notified do’s and don’ts issued by the police.
“Our only aim is to ensure that the procession is conducted smoothly and in a dignified manner. For that, we require the cooperation and support of all stakeholders and the public,” he said.
The SSP said police personnel have been deployed round-the-clock to facilitate the event and appealed to mourners to cooperate with the security agencies.
“We are on duty day and night to serve the public. We request everyone to cooperate so that the programme concludes peacefully and smoothly,” he added.
Replying to a query regarding the upcoming 10th Muharram procession, Dr. Chakravarthy said similar comprehensive arrangements have already been planned for the main procession in the Jadibal area.
“That is the main procession and we have made elaborate arrangements for it as well. We are committed to ensuring its successful and peaceful conduct,” he said.—(KNO)
