Youm-e-Ali observed across the country amid tight security

KARACHI: Youm-e-Ali was observed across the city to mark the martyrdom of Hazrat Ali (RA) and processions were taken out amid strict security.

In Karachi, the MA Jinnah road was blocked for traffic and police was deployed on the route of the Youm-e-Ali procession.

Over 9,630 police personnel and officers were deployed across the city to protect the participants of the processions and Majalis.

The main procession in Karachi was taken out from Nishtar Park and which ended at Hussainian Iranian Imambargah.

Inspector General Police (IGP) Sindh AD Khawaja on Sunday directed police to make foolproof security measures in the Sindh province on the eve of Youm-e-Ali (RA).

According to Sindh police spokesperson, AD Khowaja directed all DIGs and SSPs to ensure effective security arrangements for the processions of Youm-e-Ali.

The spokesperson added that measures had been taken for the security of 650 Imambargahs in Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Sukkur, Larkana and Shaheed Benazirabad. The IGP directed the relevant officers to check the suspected vehicles at highways and set up blockades at entry and exit points of the city.

Meanwhile, Karachi police apprised the IGP that 834 Majalis will be held and 122 processions will be taken out from different areas of the city on Youm-e-Ali.

In Lahore, the main procession emerged from Imambargah Mubarak Haveli and passed through Sunehri Masjid, Rang Mahal, Saeed Mitha, Tibbi City and end at Bhati Gate.

Over 5000 policemen guided the route of the procession.

Walk-through gates were installed at entry points, and participants are being checked at multiple spots.

CCTV cameras were installed to monitor the procession.