All set to observe 'Chehlum' amid tight security; 3600 cops to guard mourners.

RAWALPINDI -- All is set to observe 'Chehlum' here on Saturday with religious fervour and reverence to remember the supreme sacrifices rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions for the cause of Islam while over 3600 cops would guard the mourners.

The district administration and law enforcers have finalized all necessary arrangements to facilitate the mourners.

Rawalpindi District Police, City Traffic Police (CTP) and Rescue-1122 Rawalpindi and other departments concerned have finalized all the arrangements for 'Chehlum.'

The main Chehlum procession of Rawalpindi city would be provided foolproof security cover.

Seven processions would be taken out on Chehlum from different areas of the city. All processions would culminate at Imambargah Qadeemi. Clerics and religious scholars would highlight the teachings of Imam Hussain (RA) and various aspects of the tragedy.

According to City Police Officer (CPO) Syed Shehzad Nadeem Bukhari, the Police had finalized elaborate security arrangements for peaceful passage of 'Chehlum' and avoid any untoward incident.

Special security arrangements were finalized for Chehlum in the district as it's a sensitive area, he said adding, three-layer security cover would be provided particularly to the main Chehlum procession with special arrangements ensuring rooftop duty, deployment of Quick Response Force (QRF) and arranging evacuation roads to give rapid response in case of any emergency.

Total 12 Chehlum processions would be taken out in Rawalpindi city and other tehsils of the district. The main procession of the Chehlum would emerge from Col Imam Hussain Imambargah and passing through its traditional route would culminate at Imam Bargah Qadeemi.

No person would be allowed to carry weapon in Chehlum procession except designated police officers, he said.

A special 24/7 control room had also been set up, he said adding, strict monitoring of Chehlum procession would be conducted as Close Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras had been installed at routes of the procession.

He said special contingents of commandos and police officials would also be deployed on trouble points.

According to the security plan formulated in this regard, additional force of Special Branch Police, Elite Force, Punjab Constabulary, Women Police along with district police would be deployed to ensure security on Chehlum.

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