DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Jun 25 (APP):The ‘Alam-o-Zuljinnah’ mourning processions of 9th Muharram concluded peacefully here on Thurssday amid extraordinary security arrangements, with thousands of police personnel deployed across the city. The main procession emerged from Imambargah Bammu Shah and passed through its traditional routes before concluding at Imambargah Latu Faqeer. Several smaller processions taken out from different localities joined the main procession during its journey, while mourners participated in Noha …
9th Muharram procession concludes peacefully amid tight security in DI Khan
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Jun 25 (APP):The ‘Alam-o-Zuljinnah’ mourning processions of 9th Muharram concluded peacefully here on Thurssday amid extraordinary security arrangements, with thousands of police personnel deployed across the city.
The main procession emerged from Imambargah Bammu Shah and passed through its traditional routes before concluding at Imambargah Latu Faqeer. Several smaller processions taken out from different localities joined the main procession during its journey, while mourners participated in Noha Khwani and other rituals of remembrance.
To ensure peaceful observance of Muharram, the district administration and police implemented stringent security measures. More than 8,000 police personnel were deployed for security duties, while the city was divided into nine sectors and eight sub-sectors for effective monitoring and response.
According to police officials, each sector was supervised by an officer of SP rank, while the entire procession route remained under constant surveillance through CCTV cameras. Security operations were monitored from the Command and Control Center established at Police Lines.
On the directions of District Police Officer (DPO) Dera Ismail Khan Ziauddin Ahmed, SP City Muhammad Nauman visited the central procession and reviewed security arrangements, including deployment of personnel, protection duties, entry and exit points, and search-and-sweep operations. He directed officers and personnel to remain vigilant and ensure strict compliance with all security protocols.
The Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU), led by In-charge Inayatullah Tiger, carried out comprehensive route clearance and bomb-disposal checks before and during the procession. Different streets and sensitive points were secured, while entry and exit routes to the city were sealed with containers and barbed wire to prevent any security breach.
As an additional precautionary measure, a complete ban on motorcycle riding was imposed across the district. Police and administration officials remained present along the routes throughout the day to supervise security arrangements and facilitate mourners.
Speaking on the occasion, SP City Muhammad Nauman said Dera Ismail Khan Police remained on high alert throughout Muharram-ul-Haram to safeguard the lives and property of citizens. He appreciated the cooperation of mourners, procession organizers and residents, and urged them to continue promoting peace, harmony and mutual respect during the remaining days of Muharram.
The main Muharram 9th procession “Alam-Abbas” appeared from the Imambargah Bammu Shah and concluded at Imambargah Latu Faqeer around Zuhr prayer.
It passed through its traditional routes Thalla Bhoora Shah, Hussaini chowk, Thala Fazal Abbas Shah, Thalla Imam Zainul Abideen, Khumeni Chowk, Haideri Chowk, Thalla Hazrat Abbas, Mohallah Dr Jalal Hussain, Alamdar Chowk, Mohallah Ghayanwala and Imambargah Haider Shah Shirazi.
The various small processions taken out from the suburbs of the city including Thala-I, Thala-II and Mohalla Qasaban also joined this main procession as it passed through different Thalas and Imambargahs.
The mourners, people of all age groups and children, were reciting Noha-Khwani on the routes.
The ‘Sabeels’ of different drinks were also arranged on almost all the routes of the processions.
The district administration and police have made tight security arrangements to maintain peace during Muharram-ul-Haram in the district.
On the directions of District Police Officer (DPO) Dera Ismail Khan Ziauddin Ahmed, SP City Muhammad Nauman visited the central procession and reviewed the overall security measures put in place for the event.
During the visit, SP Muhammad Nauman inspected the procession route, deployment of security personnel, protection duties, entry and exit points, and search-and-sweep operations. He also met officers and personnel performing security duties and directed them to remain vigilant and ensure strict implementation of all security protocols.
Meanwhile, Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) In-charge Inayatullah Tiger and his team conducted comprehensive clearance and bomb-disposal checks along the procession route to ensure the safety of mourners and participants.
Speaking on the occasion, the SP City said the Dera police remained on high alert during Muharram-ul-Haram to maintain law and order and safeguard the lives and property of citizens. He added that all available resources were being utilized to prevent any untoward incident and that the police force was fully prepared to respond to any situation.
