An Indian policeman clashes in Srinagar with Indian Kashmiri Shiites, who defied a ban on religious processions during Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar (AFP Photo)
SRINAGAR, India (AFP) — Authorities on Sunday tightened a month-long security lockdown in Indian Kashmir’s main city of Srinagar after breaking up religious processions by Shiite Muslims who defied a ban.
A military clampdown was imposed in Muslim-majority Kashmir from 5 August to prevent unrest as New Delhi revoked the disputed region’s autonomy, with mobile phone networks and the internet still cut off in all but a few pockets.
Police drove around the city from early Sunday, announcing through loudhailers that “residents are informed not to venture out of their homes.”
“Strict action under law would be taken against violators,” they added.
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Shiite Muslims worldwide stage processions and hold rallies during Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar — which started on September 1 this year — to mark the anniversary of the death of a grandson of the Prophet Mohammed.
