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Army provides ‘sharbat’ to Muharram mourners

Army provides ‘sharbat’ to Muharram mourners

Soldiers offer sweetened water to people during Muharram procession in Ganderbal on Thursday. Tribune Photo

Tribune News Service

Srinagar, October 13

The Army stepped forward to facilitate peaceful processions through traditional routes as Muharram was observed with religious fervour and solemnity.An Army spokesman said in a show of solidarity and bonhomie the Army camps at Sumbal and Widdipora in Ganderbal district undertook a unique initiative to assist the mourners in every possible way.“The camp established various “sharbat” points for mourners taking part in the processions and also provided water tankers as a part of the processions. Medical camps were also set up for providing immediate medical aid to the mourners,” the spokesman said.