Srinagar, July 12(KNS): The District Administration Srinagar has officially denied permission to all individuals seeking to visit Khawaja Bazar, Nowhatta, on July 13, 2025 (Sunday).

The administration has issued an advisory urging the general public to follow these instructions strictly and avoid violating the restrictions put in place.

"The Srinagar Police also tweeted this advisory, warning that any breach of the order would lead to strict legal action under applicable laws. The District Administration Srinagar has denied permission to all applicants intending to proceed towards Khawaja Bazar, Nowhatta on 13th July 2025 (Sunday)," the Srinagar Police said.

It said that the General Public is hereby advised to strictly comply with these instructions and refrain from violating the orders issued by District Administration. Any violation of these orders shall invite strict legal action under relevant provisions of law.

In the days leading up to the announcement, several political leaders, including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, had expressed their intention to seek permission to pay homage on Martyrs’ Day.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Earlier, political parties, including the ruling National Conference (NC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and J&K Apni Party (JKAP), had called for the resumption of the official ceremony to mark July 13 as Martyrs’ Day.

This event had been suspended by the Lieutenant Governor during the period when the Union Territory was under direct Central administration.

Since the National Conference-led elected government assumed office in October last year, it has taken steps to restore certain practices.

The government had written to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha requesting the reinstatement of July 13 and December 5—birth anniversary of NC founder Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah—as official holidays.

However, the Srinagar Police confirmed that all permissions for gatherings at Khawaja Bazar on July 13 have now been denied.(KNS).