Ashur processions end in Peshawar

PESHAWAR: The central 'Alm and Zuljinah' procession that was taken out from Imambargah Hussainia Hall in cantonment where the Azadars carried out flagellation to pay rich tributes to Shaheed-e-Karbala for their matchless sacrifice for supremacy of Islam, was peacefully culminated here on Monday afternoon amid tight security.

The main Zuljinnah procession on 9th Muharram, started from Imam Bargah Hussainia Hall this morning and went through the prescribed route.

The mourners performed Zuhar and Asar prayer at Kalabari Fawara Chowk and offered special dua for progress and prosperity of Muslims Ummah, Pakistan and martyrs of Karbala and liberation of occupied Muslims territories.

The procession went peacefully and after going through various routes
end at the same Imam Bargah Hussainia Hall.

Heavy contingent of police, Quick Response Force (QRF) and other law enforcing agencies were high alert to deal with any untoward incident.

Security has been tightened as all the entries have been kept under
vigilant check besides walk through gates and closed circuit cameras have also been installed on routes of Zuljinah procession and Majalis venues.

DCO Peshawar, Siraj Muhammad visited cantonment area and monitored the security arrangements for the Zuljinnah procession along with other personnel from law enforcing agencies.

In addition to aerial surveillance, the 'Azadars' went pass through scanners and metal detectors to ensure their safety.

Police said three suspected persons have been held for making video of the procession on their mobile phone from cantonment area.

Like elsewhere, Ashar-e-Muharram-ul Haram Majalis and Zuljinnah processions were also taken out in all major cities of Khyber Pakthunkhwa to commemorate the supreme sacrifices rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A) alongwith his kith and kin in the scorching heat in the desert at Karbala for supremacy of Islam. (APP)