The processions of Yaum-I-Ishura began throughout the country on Sunday in the midst of tight security, police said.
Yaum-i-Ishura is observed every year in Muharram 10 with solemnity to pay tribute to Imam Husain, the grandson of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh), and other karbala martyrs.
At the beginning of the week, the Karachi Traffic Police issued a traffic plan for Muharram 8 to 10, which describes procession routes, as well as alternative traffic flows.
Strict security measures are being taken throughout the country, such as the deployment of the army, as well as an offensive against sectarian content and hate traffickers, before Ashura (Muharram 10), which is observed today.
Today a total of 4,836 processions and 5,480 Majlis were carried out throughout the country, said Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi at a press conference,
“In Islamabad, 54 Majlis and 12 processions were carried out, while in Punjab 2,502 Majalis and 3,025 processions were celebrated,” he said.
In Sindh, 1,040 Majlis and 1,039 processions were held. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 735 Majalis and 257 processions were held. In all Baluchistan, 32 Majlis and 24 processions were carried out.
In Giglgit-Baltistan, a total of 1070 Majlis were carried out, as well as 141 processions, while in Asad Jammu and Kashmir, 47 Majlis and 41 processions were carried out.
In Karachi, Ashura Majlis began in Nishtar Park around 8:30 am, according to a police alert. “The number of participants is approximately 3500 to 4000 and is being directed by Shahenshah Hussain Naqvi.”
The traffic has been closed from the main number to Ma Jinnah Road to Kharadar Husseinia Irania Imam Bargah, with the exception of Bab-E-Urdu Chowk, said Karachi’s Transit Police in a position on X.
A total of 7,004 police personnel are present for the surveillance and security of the main procession.
In addition, 733 NGOs, as well as superior officers of the Karachi Police, and 6,271 agents and head agents are fulfilling today. Expert police snipers have also been deployed together with the main procession.
“Official and traffic police personnel have been deployed to maintain traffic flow in the main procession and crosses routes, including alternative traffic routes organized for the tenth procession of Muharram, to maintain traffic flowing by keeping the public safe from any inconvenience,” said a statement from the office of inspecting the Karachi Police.
“The Karachi police are providing complete security to the mourners who participate in the tenth Muharram processions.”
The statement urged the public to monitor their environment and immediately inform the police about Madadgar 15 of any suspicious or unusual situation.
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In fine, 225 Majlis and 283 processions have begun throughout the city, according to Commissioner Aamir Kareem Khan. More than 5,000 police personnel provide security, and 12 surveillance equipment for monitoring has also been formed.
Processions are expected to conclude in Haram Gate, where the mourners will offer ASR pray
“There are special reservations to treat any type of emergency that may arise,” said a statement from the Finest Police. “In addition to the duty of the roof, police staff with white uniforms are also present in the procession routes for surveillance.”
CCTV cameras have been installed in more than 180 places in fine and are strictly monitoring processions and meetings, according to the attached commissioner Wasim Hamid Sindhu.
“The law and order throughout the province are being monitored from the central control room of the Department of Origin,” said Sadiq Ali Dogar of the Police officer of the City of Fine (CPO).
Punjab Rescue 1122 emergency service established several measures, including 600 rescue personnel, 15 fire tenders, 30 ambulances, 93 motorcycle ambulances and two special vehicles deployed in Shujaabad Tehsil and Jalalpur Pirwala de fine.
Similar arrangements have been made on Punjab about the instructions of Prime Minister Maryam Nawaz, with more than 12,000 rescuers deployed for Ashura and Routine Rescue Operations, according to the Secretary of Emergency Services, Dr. Rizwan Naseer.
“In Punjab, 815 ambulances, 2,166 motorcycles and 316 fire and rescue emergency vehicles have been deployed,” he said.
Meanwhile, in Lahore, 55 emergency ambulances, 300 rescue motorcycles, 44 fires and rescue and specialized emergency vehicles have been deployed, as well as 1,350 deployed rescuers.
In Khanewal, Ashura processions were underway with the mourners who participated in large quantities. Khanewal DC Dr Salma Suleman and the police officer of the Ismail Kharak district inspected the Ashura routes for cleaning, security and other arrangements.
“According to the orders of the Punjab Maryam CM, all resources are provided to the mourners,” said DC Suleman in a police statement. “A search operation was performed in sensitive areas throughout the night.”
The DC added that infallible security for the procession is provided.
In Islamabad, more than 4,000 police and personnel were deployed to guarantee the security of 12 processions and 48 religious meetings scheduled for the day.
Police Inspector (PGI) Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi is personally monitoring all security agreements throughout the Federal Capital and supervising the land operations, according to the land, according to the Associated Press of Pakistan.
A total of 57 security control points in Islamabad have been established to ensure processions and Majalis, and more than 300 traffic officers have been deployed to guarantee a soft vehicular flow and help the public throughout the day.
“All security operations are being monitored through a safe surveillance of the city, cameras used in the body, drones, as well as mobile and central control rooms,” said IG Rizvi.
Rescue services provided first aid to the mourners
Until now, 5,148 mourners in Punjab have received first aid in the place, while 189 injured mourners have been transferred to hospitals, said Punjab Farooq Ahmed rescue spokesman.
In 56 main meetings in Lahore, 408 Mounts received first aid while they moved to the hospital. In 272 main meetings in Faisalabad, 249 mourners received first aid in place and 11 were transferred to the hospital. In fine, 295 mourners received first aid in place at 148 main meetings, while a mourning was transferred to the hospital.
Similarly, in Rawalpindi, 111 Mounts received first aid in the place in 133 processions, while seven were transferred to the hospital. In Gujranwala, 368 Mounts received first aid at the scene in 99 great meetings, and nine were transferred to the hospital.
In Jhang, 436 Mountains received first aid at the scene at 154 meetings, while three were transferred to the hospital, while in Jhelum, 275 Mountains received first aid in the place in 90 meetings and four moved to the hospital.
Rescue personnel were deployed in boats to provide medical services to the mourners on both sides of the Mianwali River. “The provincial monitoring cell is monitoring the rescue operation in Punjab,” said Ahmed.
“In the case of any emergency, set the 1122 rescue help line immediately.”
In the remaining districts of Punjab, 3,006 mourners received first aid in the place and 150 were transferred to the hospital.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ragarly had a rich tribute to the sacrifice of Hazrat imam Hussain (RA) and his companions, saying that Ashura gives us a message of sacrifice, truthfulness, sincere determination and defending the truth.
In their separated messages in Yaum-Ishura, they urged the nation to defend the values and principles of strength and courage demonstrated by the karbala martyrs and to exhibit perseverance against the evidence, administered by the State Pakistan radio reported.
President Zardari said that Karbala is a symbol of an eternal struggle against falsehood. “This day is not only an incomparable story of sacrifice, loyalty and patience, but also a brilliant lamp that shows the path of truth and justice in the dark of each era.”
In his message, Prime Minister Shehbaz said: “Karbala teaches us that although the path of truth is difficult, it is the way that leads to Allah Almighty and the satisfaction of hearts and eternal prosperity.”
He said that Hazrat imam Hussain’s message (RA) is not limited to his time, but is a universal message, which even today convinces us that a Muslim represents the truth, supports the oppressed and advocates justice in all circumstances.
