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FAISALABAD, Jul 04 (APP):The district police have issued a security plan for Muharram 9 here on Friday.
Over 138 majalis will be held and 93 processions will be taken out on the day across the district. Over 3,000 police personnel will be deployed on security duty. According to a police spokesman, 17 Majalis and 7 processions will be held in Lyallpur division, 32 Majalis and 26 processions in Iqbal division, 22 Majalis and 18 processions in Madina division, 40 Majalis and 23 processions in Jaranwala division and 27 Majalis and 19 processions will be taken out in Saddar division.
He said that over 3,000 police personnel have been deployed for foolproof security on Muharram 9. They included 5 SPs, 19 DSPs, 14 Inspectors, 85 Sub-Inspectors, 387 ASIs, 176 Head Constables, 1696 constables and lady constables.
Meanwhile, CPO Sahibzada Bilal Umer said that walk-through gates have been installed on the entrance and exit routes of processions and majalis. Metal detectors will be used to search people joining the procession. An alternative traffic plan has also been devised to ensure the smooth flow of traffic in the city.
He said that the district police were making efforts to maintain law and order in the district. Foolproof security is being ensured to all religious majails. Entry points, Imambargahs, and procession routes are also being closely monitored with CCTV cameras from the control room, he added.