Lamentations mark processions in Ganderbal

Ganderbal, July 17: Paying rich tributes and commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Husain (AS) and his faithful companions in the battle of Karbala, Ashura processions were taken out with immense religious fervour in several areas of Ganderbal district on the Youm-e-Ashura on Wednesday.

The Muharram mourning procession in the Dab, Wakura, Kullan, and Nilgrath areas took place with great devotion and fervour.

During the processions, mourners were seen beating their chests and reciting lamentations in remembrance of the martyrs of Karbala.

The mourners were offered water and other refreshments by civil and Police officials besides different organisations.

The speakers threw light on the life of Imam Husain (AS), Hazrat Abbas Alamdar (AS), the brother of Imam Husain, who is known for his sacrifices and his allegiance towards him.

They said that even after 14 centuries, the memory of Imam Husain (AS) was alive in the hearts and minds of Muslims.

The scholars delved into the essence of the martyrdom of Imam Husain (AS) and the message of the triumph of good over evil which emanates from the tragedy of Karbala.

The civil and Police administration had made elaborate arrangements to ensure the smooth and proper conduct of the mourning processions.

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir; Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ganderbal, Sandeep Gupta; SDPO Kangan, Muzaffar Jan and other officials participated in the Muharram processions at Dab, Wakura, and Kullan in Ganderbal while other civil and Police officials visited other areas were Muharram processions were being held.