Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) Investigators probing the alleged mass poisoning attempt during a Muharram procession in Mumbai have uncovered what they describe as a meticulously planned operation involving online purchases, AI-assisted research, and thousands of poison-filled capsules prepared over several days. According to Mumbai police sources, 39-year-old Fayaz Premji, a Pune resident who was arrested on June 27 near Rahmatabad graveyard, allegedly intended to poison thousands of people by distribu…
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Patna, June 27 (IANS) A sword demonstration during a Muharram procession in the Rajnagar area of Madhubani district turned into a serious accident after a sword slipped from a participant’s hand and struck a teenager in the head. The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of Rajnagar police station, causing panic among participants and forcing the procession to stop temporarily. The injured teenager has been identified as Md. Nemat, son of Md. Sahmad Hussain, a resident of Laheri Bazaar in Ra…
Bareilly, June 27 (IANS) All India Muslim Jamaat President Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi on Saturday said that the 10-day observance of Muharram concluded peacefully, attributing the smooth conduct of the festival to the law and order maintained by the Uttar Pradesh government under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Speaking to IANS, Razvi said, “The festival of Muharram went really well. The ten days of Muharram were very peaceful, and everything passed off smoothly.”He further said, “There …
Patna, June 27 (IANS) Several incidents, including electrocution, a fatal stabbing, and clashes during Muharram processions, were reported from different parts of Bihar on Friday, prompting heightened security arrangements in several districts. Three youths sustained severe burn injuries after coming into contact with live electric wires during a Muharram Tazia procession in Dhandhar village under the Wazirganj police station area of Gaya district.The injured have been identified as Mohammad Asg…
Jaipur, June 27 (IANS) A major tragedy was averted during Muharram processions in Jaipur on Friday night after a fire broke out in the dome of the historic ‘Quraishiyan Ka Taziya’ at Badi Chaupar. The incident occurred late on Friday night, triggering panic among devotees and spectators as flames engulfed the upper portion of the Taziya during the procession.According to preliminary information, the blaze was triggered when a spark from fireworks being burst during the procession landed on the d…
Guwahati, June 26 (IANS) The holy month of Muharram was observed across Assam on Friday with religious devotion, solemn processions and prayers for peace, while several districts witnessed participation from people belonging to different faiths, underlining the state’s tradition of communal harmony. In Tinsukia district’s Margherita town, one of the prominent observances took place at the Central Margherita Eidgah Maidan, which was specially decorated for the occasion. Hundreds of devotees and l…
Hyderabad, June 26 (IANS) Solemnity and mourning marked ‘Yaum-e-Ashura’, the 10th day of Muharram, as the historic ‘Bibi-ka-Alam’ procession passed off peacefully in the old city of Hyderabad amid tight security on Friday. Thousands of mourners participated in the procession, which traditionally started from Bibi Ka Alawa and concluded at Chaderghat on the banks of the Musi River after passing through various parts of the old city.The procession passed through Sheikh Faiz Kaman, Yakutpura Darwaz…
Bhopal, June 26 (IANS) Thousands of devotees participated in Muharram processions across Madhya Pradesh on Friday, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain and his companions in the Battle of Karbala. Processions remained peaceful in most parts of the state, with devotees observing mourning rituals and offering prayers, while isolated incidents of violence were reported from Indore.Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, holds special significance for Muslims, particularly t…
Gandhinagar, June 26 (IANS) Muharram was observed peacefully across Gujarat on Friday, with large gatherings reported in Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot and several other districts, as traditional Tazia processions were held under tight security. In Ahmedabad, processions passed through designated routes in the old city amid heavy police deployment and traffic diversions.Authorities implemented barricading at sensitive junctions, while surveillance was strengthened using CCTV systems and dron…
Mumbai, June 26 (IANS) Across Mumbai and the rest of Maharashtra, observance of Muharram (Ashura) on Friday brought a solemn, reflective atmosphere to both major urban hubs and rural districts. The day’s events highlight a mix of deep religious significance and state-wide coordination.As a gazetted public holiday in Maharashtra, the state experienced a widespread pause in commercial activity.The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) remained closed for trading.Physica…