Srinagar, June 25 : The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah Wednesday urged the divisional administration to ensure meticulous and comprehensive arrangements for the upcoming month of Muharram-ul-Haram, with special emphasis on the smooth and dignified observance of Youm-e-Ashura.
In a statement issued to KNS, Dr. Farooq stressed the importance of ensuring uninterrupted civic services throughout the holy month, particularly in Shia-populated areas and around all Imam Bargahs.
He highlighted the need for round-the-clock healthcare facilities, adequate ration distribution, well-organized transport and ambulance services, and effective crowd and procession management.
Emphasizing the sanctity of Muharram and the profound spiritual significance it holds, he noted that planning should extend beyond Ashura, encompassing the entire holy month.
While acknowledging the ongoing efforts of the government to facilitate Muharram observances, Dr. Farooq called for expedited repair and maintenance of roads and footpaths in Shia inhabited areas such as Zadibal, Bota Kadal, Chattabal, Hassanabad, Bemina, and Khushipora in Srinagar, as well as in other districts.
He underscored the urgency of ensuring proper street lighting and the timely availability of essential supplies such as rice, sugar, atta, cooking oil, LPG, and firewood. He also stressed the need to accelerate the planning of health camps and to ensure the presence of mobile medical units and ambulances along procession routes to address any emergency.
Dr. Farooq further emphasized the importance of launching special sanitation drives in and around Imam Bargahs throughout the mourning period. He urged the administration to establish dedicated control rooms to oversee logistical coordination.
Calling for heightened administrative alertness, especially on Youm-e-Ashura, he stressed the need for seamless coordination among departments to guarantee that the day is observed peacefully, respectfully, and without inconvenience to mourners. (KNS)
