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Youm-e-Ashur to be observed on Tuesday
ISLAMABAD: Youm-e-Ashur, the 10th of Muharram will be observed with reverence and religious fervour throughout the country and Azad Kashmir on Tuesday to pay tributes to Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions for the supreme sacrifices rendered by them for the cause of truth, justice and righteousness.The day is observed to commemorate the supreme sacrifice rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his 72 companions at Karbala to uphold the truth.
Tazyiya, Alam and Zuljinah processions will be taken out in all cities and towns across the country.
Police pickets have been established on all entry and exit points of the capital where every vehicle is being checked. Hospitals have been asked to remain alert for any emergency situation.
Security has been tightened in Rawalpindi where police personnel and rangers are deployed on the routes of the procession.
In major cities of Punjab strict security arrangements were made for the procession of the 10th of Muharram. Security has also been tightened in all the Imambargahs and routes of the processions.
More than 30 thousand police officers and personnel have been deployed in Karachi for security while three temporary Crisis Management Cells have also been established at three different points, Nomaish Chowrangi, Mama Parsi School and Kharader.
In Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Azad Jammu Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan all roads leading to Imambargahs have been sealed and strict security has been ensured for the processions.
A large number of people will visit graveyards during Youm-e-Ashur to pray for the departed souls of their loved ones. (APP)
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