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India.com
04-07-2025
- Politics
- India.com
J-K: Iran, Palestine Flags And Khamenei Posters Seen During Muharram Procession In Srinagar
New Delhi: Flags of Palestine, Iran flags, and pictures of Iran's supreme leader, Syed Ali Khamenei, and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrullah were seen during the 8th Muharram procession in Srinagar to show solidarity with Iran and Palestine. Police had asked Shias not to hoist Iran, Palestine, or Hezbollah flags and display Iran's supreme leader or any other picture but despite the restrictions they displayed flags of Iran and Hezbollah and banners supporting Iran, Palestine and Hezbollah during the Muharram procession to express solidarity amid rising tensions in West Asia even as police had warned against such actions. They also displayed pictures of Ayatullah Aga Syed Ali Khamenei, Ayatullah Aga Khamenei, and Hassan Nasrullah, Hezbollah. These Shia people said that these demonstrations reflect a historical and emotional connection between the Shia community of Kashmir and the geopolitical conflicts of Iran and Palestine, often seen as a form of resistance against oppression. Today, on 4 June 2025, the Shia community in Srinagar took out a Muharram procession through the traditional route from Guru Bazar to Dalgate amid tight security. The procession passed through Lal Chowk and M A Road to Dalgate. Security was kept very vigilant, and the entire route of the procession was kept traffic-free so that the procession could proceed smoothly. There is no restriction on the size of Tazia here, like other states, but the authorities have issued several instructions on what to do and what not to do. It is worth mentioning that this 8th day procession was banned from 1991 to 2023 due to terrorism, but in 2023, when the LG government said that the situation is better and the ban on this procession was lifted.
The Hindu
02-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Jammu and Kashmir Police warn action against people circulating content related to ‘removal of flag' in Srinagar
The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday (July 2, 2025) warned legal action against those who circulated any content related to the removal of a particular 'flag' in Srinagar that sparked street protests from Shia community. The community had claimed that the removed banner had images of deceased Hezbollah commander Hassan Nasrullah and Iran's spiritual leader Ali Khamenei on it. A police spokesperson said certain social media users were 'circulating malicious content related to the removal of a particular flag'. 'Such posts have the potential to disturb public order and harmony. All social media account holders are hereby strictly advised to immediately delete such content and refrain from sharing or uploading any similar material in the future. Failure to comply will attract strict legal action under applicable laws,' the police said. The police directive comes hours after protests broke out over the alleged removal of a banner set up for a Muharram procession in Srinagar's Saida Kadal area by the J&K Police. Locals alleged the banner, which was removed by a police officer, had 'revered Shia figures' on it. They claimed the police, however, 'allowed the banner to be used in the wake of protests'. 'The reported incident, where a police officer removed a religious symbol during Muharram, is deeply disturbing and must be treated as a serious overreach. Such actions not only display a lack of cultural awareness but also amount to undermining the lawful religious practices of Muslims . This is not just a question of misconduct— it is an abuse of authority,' Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and Shie cleric, Muntazir Mehdi, said. 'Abuse of authority' Aga Mujtaba, another Shia cleric, said the J&K Police's removal of revered Shia figures' pictures and banners a couple of days back in Sofipora, Pahalgam, and today at Ashai Bagh, Saida Kadal, Srinagar, followed by their reinstallation after protests, 'is a blatant abuse of authority'. 'This reckless act deeply hurts the Shia community's sentiments, disrespecting their religious beliefs and cultural heritage. Such actions risk escalating tensions and eroding trust in law enforcement,' Mr. Mujtaba said. He urged the Director-General of Police (DGP) to hold accountable the officers responsible for this insensitive conduct and ensure strict measures to prevent such violations in the future. 'Respect for all communities' religious sentiments is non-negotiable,' Mr. Mujtaba added.
