9th of Muharram processions are held in various cities in Pakistan, with extensive security arrangements in place to ensure the safety of the participants.
Lahore
In Lahore, the main procession started from Pando Street in Islampura and will proceed to Khaima-e-Sadaat before returning to Pando Street. According to the police, a total of 79 funeral processions are taking place in the city on Tuesday.
Lahore Police deployed more than 11,000 personnel to secure the processions and closed the procession route to normal traffic.
Islamabad
In Islamabad, the main procession is scheduled to depart from G-6 Imambargah following the traditional routes to reach the destination. Authorities have implemented strict security measures, including blocking streets and roads leading to the procession route with containers and barbed wire.
Cell phone services were also suspended in various areas to enhance security.
Karachi
In Karachi, the 9th Muharram procession is scheduled to begin at noon from Nishtar Park. Security arrangements for the procession have been completed, with more than 4,200 police officers deployed for security, backed by Rangers. Sharpshooters are deployed on high-rise buildings, markets along the procession routes have been closed and 120 streets blocked with containers.
Driving on pylons is prohibited and cell phone service remains suspended along parade routes. The parade will end in Hussainia Iranian.
Quetta
In Quetta, the 9th Muharram procession is scheduled to leave from Imambargah Nasirulaza at 2:00 pm following the traditional routes to return to the same place. Strong security measures have been put in place and mobile phone services in the city have been suspended to avoid any untoward incident.
Bahawalpur
In Bahawalpur, 30 processions and 77 majalis are planned on 9th Muharram.
Also on duty is the Dolphin Squad, Eagle Squad, Elite Unit and Special Squad. Barbed wire and pass gates have been installed at the entrances to the procession and CCTV cameras have been placed along designated routes to monitor activities.
Dera Ismail Khan
The main procession of 9th Muharram started from the ancient Imambargah of Bammu Shah.
