Imam Husain's Chehlum today.

ISLAMABAD -- The police have made an elaborate security plan for the Chehlum of Imam Husain being observed today (Saturday).

More than 1,500 police officials will be deployed under the plan to guard processions and congregations across the city. Rangers, Counter-Terrorism Force (CTD), police commandoes and personnel from other law enforcement organizations will also be deployed for patrol and security duties, police said.

The routes of all the processions will be cordoned off by a contingent of police assisted by the CTF and Rangers, they said.

Zonal superintendents of police (SP), sub-divisional police officers, station house officers and other officials will perform field duties. They will also be tasked with monitoring procession routes and ensuring effective coordination between personnel deployed in various parts of the city.

The main procession route has been divided into three sectors, each of which will be headed by an SP. Sub-sectors will be headed by an assistant or deputy...