Muharram procession passes off peacefully in Srinagar amid police warning over hoisting flags, pics of terrorists
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Why in news
Srinagar administration allowed a Muharram procession after a long-standing ban, while issuing specific advisories to prevent the display of provocative symbols or terrorist imagery.
Background
The J&K Police issued an advisory prohibiting flags with provocative slogans or photos of terrorists during the Muharram procession. The decision followed a history of restrictions since the 1989 militancy outbreak and recent arrests under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillUnlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) is the primary legislation for preventing unlawful activities and terrorism in India
- BodyJ&K Police is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining public order in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir
- FactThe ban on certain Muharram processions in Srinagar was historically linked to the outbreak of militancy in 1989
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges of balancing the right to peaceful religious assembly with the state's obligation to maintain internal security in conflict-prone zones.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Legal Framework: The application of UAPA 1967 as a tool for maintaining public order and curbing extremist narratives in sensitive regions.
Keywords: Internal Security · Public Order · Religious Freedom · Counter-radicalization · UAPA 1967
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