Muharram mourning processions are being taken out countrywide amid strict security . Mobile phone services suspended in some areas under a comprehensive plan devised by law enforcement agencies to prevent any untoward incident . Punjab has sought the deployment of army and Rangers troops for the security of processions across the province .
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has also imposed Section in all divisions except Malakand banning the display and brandishing of arms pillion riding use of tinted glass in vehicles and standing of people on rooftops . Punjab Police said that control rooms have been set up in all districts of Punjab and all activities are being continuously monitored with the help of CCTV cameras .
Punjab police asked citizens to remain vigilant and look out for any unattended bag motorcycle car and any individual with suspicious actions . Karachi traffic police said that Bahadur Yar Jung Road located near Soldier Bazaar had been opened for traffic in both directions at pm after the procession concluded .
The main mourning procession departed from Nishtar Park at pm and the main majlis concluded at pm . In Karachi the main procession departed at pm following the conclusion of the main Majlis at the Soldier Bazar police station said that Allama Shehanshah Hussain Naqvi addressed the gathering at the end of the gathering .
It added that all processions would be provided with foolproof security. Later the Karachi Traffic Police said the Karachi trafficPolice said that the main march had been closed for traffic at pm. The main procession had been reopened at pm at pm for the procession.
The procession. Later . The Karachi traffic . Later the procession was reopened at am after the conclusion. The road had been blocked for traffic. Bahadir Yar Jung road was opened for . The procession concluded.
