Muharram processions march through Gwalior without DJs:Tazias laid to rest at Karbala amid tight security

Tazias marched through Maharaj Bada in Gwalior from Thursday night until Friday morning on the occasion of Muharram. The tazias started arriving at the square with mourning tunes from around 10.30 pm, with the towering structures becoming the main attraction. From Friday morning onwards, the tazias have been immersed and buried at Karbala. The district administration and police made elaborate security arrangements during the procession. Entry of heavy vehicles into Maharaj Bada was stopped after 10 pm. For the second consecutive year, Muharram processions were taken out without DJs following the administration’s warning. This time, tazia organisers used traditional musical instruments instead of DJs, and people gathered along the route enjoyed the sound of these instruments. Processions taking to the streets, DJs not seen for the first time The tazias began leaving the Imambaras and reached Maharaj Bada accompanied by mourning tunes. They marched around the square before halting briefly. During the procession, members of akharas showcased traditional displays. Young participants walked while beating drums in mourning. Tazias from Shankarpur, Apaganj, Pichhore Ki Pahadiya and Ramaji Ka Pura drew the maximum attention. On Friday, the tazias were buried and immersed at Sagartal. Police monitored with drones and CCTV cameras Tazias continued to move through Gwalior’s streets on Muharram, with police making extensive arrangements to prevent any untoward incidents. Around 1,000 police personnel were deployed across the city to maintain security, monitor the crowds and take immediate action if required. Police are also keeping watch through CCTV cameras installed across the city and drones monitoring from the air. Police force deployed on city streets for Muharram Gwalior Superintendent of Police Dharamveer Singh Yadav said the police are on high alert for Muharram. Station House Officers and police personnel have been deployed across the city to ensure security and keep an eye on troublemakers, pickpockets and other criminals moving within the crowds. He said the objective is to ensure that no one disturbs law and order while the tazias are on procession. Police keeping watch on social media The cyber cell is also monitoring social media platforms to identify anyone attempting to disturb communal harmony. Police said strict action will be taken against anyone sharing provocative posts or delivering inflammatory speeches. From 12 noon on Friday, tazias from the city and nearby rural areas began arriving at Karbala, where members of the Muslim community are respectfully burying them. At 6 pm, office-bearers of the committee and administrative officials will pay tribute to the martyrs of Karbala at the Karbala premises. Traffic will be diverted on these routes Traffic has been diverted on nine routes across Gwalior on Friday (26 June) due to Muharram processions. The traffic police have issued a detailed diversion plan, and entry of all heavy vehicles into the city has been prohibited. Additional Superintendent of Police Shiyaz KM appealed to commuters to use alternative routes and avoid busy roads to prevent inconvenience.