Div Com interacts with Shia associations for smooth observance of Muharram

Srinagar, July 01: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri and Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Vijay K Birdhi today held a meeting with the representatives of various Shia associations to execute smooth & peaceful observance of Muharram.As per the statement issued here, the representatives of various associations included President, All J&K Shia Association Darul Jawad Qamarwari, President, All J&K Anjuman Sharia Shian Darul Mustafa Budgam, President, All J&K Anjuman Sharia Shian Yousuf Abad Budgam and Yaadgar-i-Hussaini Committee Guru Bazar Srinagar.During the meeting, community leaders were urged to exhibit responsible behavior, adhere to time schedule strictly for public convenience & traffic management and to  augment strength of  volunteers to facilitate mourners during the processions.Div Com emphasized for close coordination between administration and leaders of associations to ensure smooth & peaceful observance of Muharram.To protect mourners from heat wave, Div Com instructed Commissioner SMC for deployment of water sprinkler vehicles during procession