Summary A ban on pillion riding has been declared in Punjab and Sindh.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Security measures all over the country have been tightened in light of Hazrat Imam Hussain’s Chehlum to be observed today (Thursday). A ban on pillion riding has been declared in entire Punjab. In the provincial capital of Sindh, Karachi’s M.A. Jinnah road was sealed by placing containers on the road. Checkpoints have been formed at Peshawar’s entry and exit points.
In Lahore, 224 CCTV cameras have been installed and central control room has been set up in District Coordination Officer’s office to monitor the central procession. All routes leading towards the procession have been sealed by placing barricades, barbed wires and containers. 8000 police officers have been appointed on routes that will be used by the procession. Attendants at the procession will only be allowed to join the procession after they have been searched using metal detectors and walk through gates. 500 officers and traffic wardens have also been appointed to maintain smooth flow of traffic.
In Peshawar, snap checking teams have also been designated to avoid any untoward incidents. More than 2000 officers have been appointed to ensure stringent security during the day. Officers will also be appointed at various rooftops.
A ban on pillion riding has also been imposed in Karachi. The procession in the city will also be monitored with cameras placed in concealed positions. 173 areas of the city have been declared as sensitive while 103 Imam Bargahs have been said to be at an extreme risk of a terrorist attack. 11,753 security personnel will be performing their security duties during the day. The procession will be monitored by 8 Senior Superintendents of Police (SSP), 30 SP’s and 87 DSP’s. Attendants will only be allowed to join the procession after a strict checking.
