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…
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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…
Gandhinagar, June 23 (IANS) Enhanced security measures have been prioritised across 919 identified sensitive locations in the state in view of the Muharram festival, with authorities directing intensified surveillance, risk assessment and coordinated deployment to ensure peace during the festival period. On Tuesday, a video conference was held from Police Bhavan under the chairmanship of the Director General of Police (DGP), G. S. Malik, to review law and order arrangements ahead of Muharram pro…