Srinagar, June 17 -- Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday appealed to the authorities in Jammu and Kashmir to allow Muharram processions in the Valley and release youths booked under the Public Safety Act (PSA) during protests over developments in Iran

In a statement, the former chief minister said religious processions are an integral part of the region's cultural and spiritual heritage and must be facilitated in a manner that respects the sentiments and constitutional rights of the people.

Muharram will begin on Wednesday, and major processions will be held on the Muharram's 8th and 10th day.

"Muharram in J&K is not merely a religious observance but an inseparable part of the region's spiritual, cultural, an...