Srinagar, June 24: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar, Dr. G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy, on Wednesday, said that Srinagar Police, in coordination with paramilitary forces and the Traffic Police, have made comprehensive security arrangements to ensure the dignified, smooth, and peaceful conduct of the 10th Muharram procession across the city.
“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 said.
SSP Srinagar, while interacting with media on the sidelines of the procession at Lal Chowk, said the arrangements cover the entire traditional route from Guru Bazar to Dalgate and Imamabad.
“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.
“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.
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.
Dr. Chakravarthy urged the public and procession organisers to adhere to traffic advisories and the notified do’s and don’ts issued by the police.
