Security measures for Chehlum of Imam Hussain

PESHAWAR: Strict security arrangements were made ahead of chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) on Sunday. Heavy contingents of police will be deployed in the inner-city and cantonment to provide security to processions.

“Cops will be deployed on the rooftops and sensitive places in the inner-city to keep a check on any suspicious movement. Besides, the entry and exit points will be strengthened with deployment of more cops,” said Senior Superintendent of Police, operations, Sajjad Khan.

The official said patrolling would be increased in the inner city to avoid any untoward incident. Capital City Police Officer Mohammad Tahir, SSP Operations and other officers inspected the inner city and Saddar to inspect the security arrangements for the chehlum.