8th Muharram procession ends safely in Khairpur amid tight security.

SUKKUR -- The main procession of 8th Muharram was taken out in Khairpur, from Markazi Imam Barhgah Hydery on Sunday, which passed through various traditional routes and culminated at Hussaini Imambargah, old Karachi road, amid tight security.

All main roads leading to the procession route remained closed for traffic on Sunday. The traffic was diverted to alternative routes.

As many as 1500 police officials were deployed where the procession passed through city, said Khairpur SSP Zafar Iqbal Malik. Besides, the policemen were also deployed at 15 rooftops in the route.

Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) Sukkur zone, Javed Jiskani monitored security of the central procession at the control...