Karachi: The work of sealing the main procession routes of 8, 9, 10 Muharram has been started in Shahr Quaid.
The routes blocked by containers include MA Jinnah Road, Soldier Bazar, Saddar Regal Chowk, Tibet Centre, Jama Cloth, Light House, Kharadar, Bolton Market.
The police sealed the shops in all the markets after searching with the help of bomb disposal personnel and detection dogs. Will be.
In this regard, there will be strict security arrangements, scouts will be deployed in the procession routes, the mourning procession will be led by Abul Hasan scouts, various organizations will also set up medical camps and sables.
The mourners participating in the procession will beat Hussain’s chest and present the Karbala Martyr’s Parsa to Batul Pak. There will be knowledge and blessings in the procession, the participants will chant and mourn along the way.
The procession of 8 Muharram Al Haram in Karachi will end at Hussainiya Iraniyan Kharadar after its scheduled route from Tibet Center to Twelve Imam Bargah of Napier Road after leaving the exhibition.
All the roads and streets coming along the routes of the procession have been sealed with containers and canals, the security of the procession will be monitored with the help of CCTV cameras while sharp shooters have been deployed on major buildings.
According to the police spokesman, according to the plan, a total of 17 thousand 947 police officers and officials will perform duties on the security of the main procession of 8, 9 and 10.
In Karachi, 4 thousand 392 officers and jawans are performing security duties at congregations, 11 thousand 628 at processions, while 1927 officers and jawans are performing security duties at highly sensitive places and imambargahs, while 987 officers and personnel of traffic police are also performing their duties.
Apart from the heavy contingent of Rangers, officers and officials of security related organizations will also be involved who will provide full security to the mourners participating in Muharram processions and gatherings.