Ashura processions held peacefully across Kargil District

Ashura processions held peacefully across Kargil District

Kargil, July 29, 2023: The Ashura processions commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S) and his faithful companions in the Battle of Karbala were conducted peacefully throughout the Kargil district today.

Organized under the banners of Anjuman e Jamiat ul Ulema Isna Ashariya Kargil (AJUIAK)/ Islamia School Kargil and Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT), mourners marched through Main Bazar Kargil, culminating at Islamia School Premises and Hussaini Park Kargil where solemn mourning congregations were held.

Comprehensive arrangement were made by District Administration Kargil and Kargil Police to ensure smooth and hassle-free Muharram processions. Various coordination meetings were held with all stakeholders by LAHDC Kargil, District Administration and Kargil Police to ensure proper arrangements in addition to on spot visit by Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil.

Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Shrikant Suse, Superintendent of Police Kargil, Anayat Ali Chowdhury attended the Ashura processions and personally oversaw arrangements for the procession, ensuring its smooth management.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Wani, ACR Kargil, Muhammad Sharief, Additional SP Kargil, Chowdhury Iftikhar Ahmad, Magistrates, District Officers, Officials, Police Officers, with active coordination with dedicated volunteers monitored the congregations, ensuring the successful management of the Ashura processions.

Under the close supervision and coordination of the Magistrates, Police Officers, Nodal Officers, Management Committee Members, and dedicated volunteers of AJUIAK and IKMT, the processions were meticulously organized, ensuring their peaceful conduct.

Health Department Kargil set up medical camps at multiple locations to provide medical assistance to the mourners along with deployment of ambulances.

Additionally, other line departments such as PHE, PDD, Information and various line departments actively contributed their efforts during the processions. Special attention was provided to cleanliness and sanitation by MC Kargil.

In addition to voluntary stalls set up during the procession, stalls were also organized by District Administration Kargil and Kargil Police offering water, juice, and other refreshments to the mourners.

Throughout the district Muharram processions were witnessed. In addition to the main procession in the district, Ashura processions were also held at Sub Divisional Headquarters like Drass, Sankoo, Shakar Chiktan, and various other parts of the district.