Srinagar, July 12 -- The District Administration Srinagar has denied permission to all applicants seeking to visit Khawaja Bazar, Nowhatta in old Srinagar on Martyrs' Day, observed on July 13.
Several mainstream political leaders had announced plans to visit the Martyrs' Graveyard at Naqshband Sahib in the old city. Among them, the ruling National Conference (NC) had formally written to the Srinagar administration requesting a time slot to hold the July 13 Martyrs' Day function.
"The District Administration Srinagar has denied permission to all applicants intending to proceed towards Khawaja Bazar, Nowhatta on 13th July 2025 (Sunday)," Srinagar Police, said in a post on X.
"The General Public is hereby advised to strictly comply with the...