Chehlum: Foolproof security arrangements in place

Foolproof security arrangements have been made by the Sindh police for the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) to be observed tomorrow (November 21). According to a spokesman for the Sindh Police on Saturday, Inspector General of Police A D Khawaja was informed in a report that about 46,300 police personnel would perform security duty in the province on the occasion.
It was stated that extraordinary security arrangements were being finalized for the security of processions, Majalis and other gatherings in connection with the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS). In Karachi, some 17,950 police personnel would perform the security duty. As many as 5,727 police officers and jawans would be deployed for the security of the main procession in the city.
Sharp shooters would be deployed on rooftops of high rise buildings. Strict surveillance would be maintained through watch towers around Nishter Park. In Karachi, some 100 big and small processions would be taken out while 460 Majalis would be held. Meanwhile, Commissioner Karachi Ejaz Ahmed Khan chaired a meeting and reviewed arrangements for the Chehlum processions, Majalis and other gatherings. The meeting was also attended b y DIGs, deputy commissioners, officials of KMC, Water Board, K-Electric as well as Ulema.
The meeting decided that foolproof security arrangements would be made on the occasion. The arrangements would also be made for the provision of civic facilities including supply of water, cleanliness, lighting, etc. No load-shedding would be carried out, the meeting further decided.