Summary At least 20,000 police and Rangers personnel will be deployed for security of Muharram processions.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Police and Rangers have finalized security plan for Muharram processions and congregations on 8, 9 and 10 Muharram-ul-Haram in Karachi, Dunya News reported on Thursday.
According to details, the main congregation centre, Nishtar Park, has been divided into nine sectors while the main route of Muharram procession, M.A. Jinnah Road has been divided into 23 sub-sectors. All the 287 entry points to M.A. Jinnah road will remain sealed.
Police officials and sniper squads will be deployed at the 124 buildings from Nishtar Park to M.A. Jinnah Road. The main congregations and Muharram processions will start after getting clearance from bomb disposal squad.
It was further revealed that walkthrough gates and physical search parties have also been made part to the security plan. Five special teams with the names of Eagle and Tiger have also been formed for the security of the Muharram processions.
Emergency will remain in forces in six hospitals of the city, including Jinnah Hospital and Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, during 8, 9 and 10 Muharram-ul-Haram.
On the other hand, pictures of more than 500 sensitive places on the route of Muharram procession have been obtained with the assistance of intelligence agencies and Special Branch. Meanwhile, different organizations and scouts will also provide help to law enforcement agencies in the security arrangements.
