Security plan for Karachi’s Ashura processions finalized

By Muhammad JuniadPublished On 03 Jan 2023

KARACHI: Security and management plan for Karachi’s Ashura processions was finalized, according to a press release from office of South Deputy Commissioner (DC) Tabraiz Sadiq Marri.

The press release said that under the deputy commissioner’s supervision, plans for the main processions on Muharram 8 (Sunday) to 10 (Tuesday), including their routes and other arrangements such as administrative affairs and procession facilitators, were prepared.

It added that an emergency plan was also devised to deal with any untoward incident.

The press release said that the DC, assistant commissioners and all officers of District South would “personally oversee” the main processions, while two control rooms were set up by the district administration to monitor all routes through CCTV.

Moreover, two control rooms were set up by district administration to monitor all routes through CCTV. DC Marri said that all law enforcement agencies and city authorities, such as K-Electric, Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, Sindh Solid Waste Management Board and more, were in contact with District South’s administration. He requested public to keep an eye on their surroundings and report any suspicious activity to police at 15, 03302969218, 021-20502723 or 99205628.

Press release noted that cleanup, lighting, security and sewerage operations were already completed for main procession routes. A day ago, Sindh government imposed a ban on use of helicams or drones for video recording by media channels during processions and majalis from August 7-9.

Government also authorized station house officers concerned to register complaints under Section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code against those found in violation of ban. Government also banned pillion riding in province from Aug 5-11 as security measure.