Tuesday, December 06, 2011

Strict security in place as mourners observe Youm-i-Ashur


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KARACHI: Strict security arrangements were in place on Tuesday around Imambargahsand routes of mourning processions and other sensitive places across the country for Youm-i-Ashur.
The day was being observed with reverence and religious fervour to pay homage to Hazrat Imam Hussain and his companions for the supreme sacrifices rendered by them.
Tazia, Alam and Zuljinah processions are to be taken out in all cities and towns that will pass through designated routes.
Police pickets were also established on entry and exit points of Islamabad and other main cities in the country where every vehicle was being checked.
Hospitals have been asked to remain on alert to deal with any emergency situation.
Police personnel and Rangers have been deployed on the routes of processions in various cities and towns of Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.