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HARIPUR, Jul 15 (APP):The 8th Muharram procession on Monday culminated peacefully in Sarai Saleh amid strict security measures.
The main procession commenced from the residence of Syed Safdar Hussain Shah at Takiya Sarai Saleh, with extensive security measures in place. SP Investigation Jamil ur Rehman, DSP City Munir Khan and SHO Thana Sarai Saleh Sajid Nawaz directly supervised the arrangements.
Before the procession, all routes were checked by the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) unit and sniffer dogs. Roads and passages along the procession route were secured with barriers, and police personnel were deployed. Expert snipers and elite force personnel were stationed on high-rise buildings and walk-through gates were installed at entry points to ensure thorough checking of participants.
To maintain traffic flow and minimize public inconvenience, alternative routes were designated as the GT Road in Sarai Saleh was closed for the procession. Alongside the police, officers and personnel from the Special Branch, CTD, district administration, hospital staff, Rescue 1122, and the municipal committee were on duty.
Before the 8th Muharram procession Deputy Commissioner Haripur Khan Muhammad, DPO Suleman Zafar and Additional Deputy Commissioner Islahuddin thoroughly reviewed security arrangements, inspected the routes, and met with members of the Ulema Peace Committee.
DC and DPO Haripur conducted a detailed review of the routes and security arrangements, met with officers on duty, and instructed them to remain vigilant until the conclusion of the procession. They emphasized that Haripur Police is utilizing all available resources to ensure a peaceful Muharram and appreciated the cooperation of all stakeholders in achieving this goal