Summary Security personnel have also been directed to remain alert at entrance and exit points of the cities
DERA ISMAIL KHAN (Dunya News) – In a wake of security concerns on 9th Muharram, pillion riding and mobile phone service have been banned in various cities.
According to details, the local authorities have ensured all the security measurements to avoid any untoward incident as pillion riding has been completely restricted in Dera Ismail Khan.
Security has also been beefed up in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Quetta, Peshawar and Multan while different major cities are facing suspension of mobile phone service.
Small towns including Narowal, Okara, Jhang and Rahim Yar Khan are also witnessing ban on pillion riding which will be continued till 10 Muharram.
Security personnel have also been directed to remain alert at entrance and exit points of the cities.
On the other hand, the mourning processions to commemorate tragic events of Karbala on 9th Muharram are being taken out in various cities across the country.
The procession is being monitored using helicopter surveillance while police and Rangers personnel have been deployed along the route of the procession.
