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NDTV
06-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Lathi Charge, Case Against 16 After Attempt To Divert Muharram Procession Route In Ujjain
Bhopal: Tensions flared during a Muharram procession in Ujjain's Begumbagh area when a group of men allegedly broke police barricades and attempted to divert the religious procession from its pre-approved route. The incident led to a mild lathi charge by police, injuries to two officers, and legal action against 16 people, including the procession organiser Irfan Khan alias Lalla. According to the police, the incident occurred during the traditional 9th Muharram horse procession. While the route had been decided and mutually agreed upon by the administration and community leaders in meetings held over the past ten days, Mr Khan and his associates allegedly attempted to divert the procession from the designated Khajurwali Masjid-Nikas Chauraha path towards Abdalpura. When stopped, they reportedly broke through police barricades, leading to chaos. "In the past ten days, multiple meetings were held with the Muslim community to finalise the procession route. Everyone signed an agreement. Despite this, the barricades were broken. Two policemen were injured, and mild force was used to disperse the crowd," said Ujjain SP Pradeep Sharma. The police registered a First Information Report (FIR) under sections 191, 192, and 132 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including charges related to obstruction of public servants and disobedience of lawful orders. CCTV footage from the area is being analysed to identify and arrest the other accused. The Seerat Committee - a group formed within Muslim communities dedicated to promoting the understanding of the Seerat (also known as Sirah), which refers to the life, character, and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad - acknowledged the fault. Maqsood Ali, Joint Secretary of the Committee, said, "The police had clearly decided the route during prior meetings, and even a bond was signed. If any changes were required, they should have been communicated in those meetings. Violating the decided path was wrong, and those responsible must face action." The injured policemen are reported to be stable. Meanwhile, the Ujjain police have said they are conducting a thorough review to avoid such confrontations in the future.
Business Recorder
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Muharram processions: Strict security arrangements enforced in ICT
ISLAMABAD: Strict security arrangements have been enforced in Islamabad for the 9th Muharram processions, with Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Chairman CDA, and DG Civil Defence Muhammad Ali Randhawa personally overseeing the preparations. During a surprise visit to the Central Imambargah Asna Ashri in G-6, the officials reviewed the arrangements and assessed the on-ground situation. A foolproof security plan—devised on the directives of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi—is being implemented in coordination with CDA, Islamabad Police, and the district administration. The procession route has been fully cleared, and a large contingent of police personnel is deployed for security, the Chief Commissioner said. According to Randhawa, Safe City cameras are providing uninterrupted surveillance of the procession. Sanitation, drainage, and emergency teams have also been deployed along the route to ensure smooth conduct of the event. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
PTI slammed for negligence in Swat drowning tragedy
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has strongly criticized the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for what he called over a decade of poor governance in the province, citing the recent Swat river tragedy as a stark example of administrative failure. Speaking to the media on Saturday during a visit to the main 9th Muharram mourning procession in Peshawar's Saddar area, Governor Kundi expressed his sorrow over the death of 14 tourists who drowned in the Swat River. He questioned the absence of timely rescue measures, asking, "Were there no divers in Rescue 1122? If they were so incompetent, why didn't they seek help from the Air Force or Navy? He further alleged that the provincial air ambulance, which was created for emergencies, was not available during the Swat incident.
