ISLAMABAD: Mourners across the country are taking out processions on Muharram 9 to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), his family, and his followers in Karbala.
The processions are moving along their traditional, pre-determined routes in different cities and towns of the country, including Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Quetta, etc.
The mourners were expected to perform different rituals associated with the day.
Administrations in these cities and towns have put in place strict security measures to ensure that untoward incidents do not take place.
All roads leading to the procession routes and sites have been cordoned off using shipping containers and barbed wires in different cities.
Cellular phone services have also been suspended around the site of the processions.
Moreover, pillion riding has also been banned in most major cities and towns as a precaution.
Hundreds of security personnel have been deployed in different cities to ensure that processions take place peacefully. For this purpose, dozens of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras have been installed along the routes.
As the country comes together to pay tribute to the revered Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his followers, authorities are striving to ensure that the day remains peaceful and that the mourners can express their grief and devotion without any disturbances.
Karachi
Roads leading to the main processional routes in Karachi have been sealed.
Mobile services will see a partial shutdown until 10:30 pm.
The police and paramilitary Rangers have been deployed to perform security duties.
Islamabad
The mourners will take out processions in the federal capital on the traditional routes.
As part of security measures, mobile phone services in the city will remain partially suspended from 9am till midnight.
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