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Ülke Genelinde Muharrem 9 Törenleri Sıkı Güvenlik Önlemleri Altında Barış İçinde Sona Erdi

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Pakistan genelinde Muharrem ayının 9. gününe denk gelen perşembe günü, Hazreti İmam Hüseyin ve Kerbela şehitlerini anma törenleri sıkı güvenlik önlemleri altında barış içinde tamamlandı. Başkent İslamabad'daki merkezi yürüyüş, öğle namazının ardından G-6/2 bölgesindeki Merkezi İsna Aşeri İmambargahı'ndan başlayarak aynı noktada sona erdi. Ülke çapında düzenlenen etkinliklerde herhangi bir güvenlik zafiyeti bildirilmedi. Muharrem törenleri, özellikle mezhepsel hassasiyetlerin yüksek olduğu Pakistan'da her yıl geniş güvenlik tedbirleri gerektiriyor. Bu yılki olaysız geçen anmalar, devletin bu tür dini etkinlikleri yönetme kapasitesini ortaya koyarken, toplumsal barışın korunmasına da katkı sağladı. Yetkililer, tören güzergâhlarında yoğun polis ve paramiliter güç konuşlandırarak olası provokasyonlara karşı hazır bekledi. Kerbela olayının 680 yılındaki yıl dönümüne denk gelen bu matem dönemi, İslam tarihinde derin bir kırılmayı simgeliyor ve alt kıtadaki Şii Müslümanlar için önemli bir dini vecibe oluşturuyor. Barışçıl geçen etkinlikler, ülkenin siyasi ve ekonomik gündemindeki çalkantılara rağmen dini ritüellerin aksamadan sürdürülebildiğini gösteriyor.

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  1. Political25 Jun, 17:37

    Countrywide Muharram 9 processions conclude peacefully amid strict security

    Islamabad, Pakistan

    Muharram 9 processions concluded countrywide on Thursday amid tight security arrangements as mourners commemorated the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions in the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. The central procession in Islamabad for the day was taken out after Zuhr prayers from Markazi Isna Ashari Imambargah in G-6/2. The gathering culminated at the same place later in the night after passing through its designated route. The main procession in Karachi departed from Nishtar Park at around 1:30pm and concluded at Imambargah Hussainia Iranian in Kharadar. In Hyderabad, the main procession set off from Imambargah Chahardah Masoomeen in Latifabad in the afternoon. Organised by Anjuman Guldasta-i-Akbar, the gathering culminated at the same imambargah by evening prayers. Similarly, in Lahore, the main procession emerged from Pando Street in Islampura in the morning and concluded at Khaima-i-Sadaat Imambargah at around 10pm after passing through its traditional route. State broadcaster PTV News reported that a total of 81 processions and 386 religious gatherings were being held in the Punjab capital. In Peshawar, the central mourning procession was taken out from Imambargah Hussainia Hall at around 10am and concluded by 7pm. The main procession in Quetta emerged from Alamdar Road and concluded at Mominabad Imambargah, state-run APP reported. View this post on Instagram State minister reviews security arrangements Security arrangements and traffic plans were made for the day for all across the country. State broadcaster PTV News reported that Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry chaired a meeting today to review security arrangements for Muharram. It reported that home secretaries and police officials from all provinces, as well as Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir attended the meeting, where arrangements for Muharram were comprehensively reviewed and a briefing was given on security arrangements for mourning processions and religious gatherings. Chaudhry said during the meeting that protecting the lives and properties of citizens was the government’s top priority. According to PTV News, home secretaries and law enforcement agencies were directed to make security arrangements more effective. Sindh 4 die due to ‘suffocation’ in Rohri In Sukkur’s Rohri city, four people lost their lives due to suffocation and 14 were “lightly injured”, according to Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar. Lanjar confirmed the casualties while speaking to the media after visiting the main “Nau Dhala” procession, a statement by his ministry said. He ordered that “complete coordination” be maintained among the police, rescue and medical teams, and the district administration to deal with any emergency. Accompanied by Sindh Assembly Speaker Awais Qadir Shah, the minister reviewed the security measures at the procession and affirmed that there was “100 per cent government writ in the katcha areas”. While Lanjar asserted that there was “no such area where the government’s writ was not present”, he acknowledged there were some “criminals” present against whom an operation was underway. The minister warned that no negligence will be tolerated and issued directives for effective searching and snap-checking. He said all resources should be utilised for maintaining law and order and ensuring the protection of mourners. Earlier in the day, the minister had conducted an aerial review of the security arrangements made for Muharram 9. Karachi In Karachi, the traffic police had devised a plan for alternative routes for commuters as some roads were to remain closed for Muharram 9 and 10 processions. According to a press release issued by the Karachi deputy inspector general’s (DIG) office, the city’s M.A. Jinnah Road was closed to traffic from Gurumandir to Tower. It further said that the road from Jamshed Road to Gurumandir and Bahadur Yar Jang Road was closed from 10:30am to 1:30pm on Muharram 9. Traffic police, in a post on X, also shared alternative routes for commuters to reach their destinations. Separately, Karachi police said in a statement that 20,181 police personnel, including 1,329 from traffic police, had been deployed across the city on Muharram 9. Among them, 6,843 had been assigned security for the main procession, the statement said, adding that additional police force, reserve force personnel and snipers had also been deployed along the route of the central procession. Islamabad Authorities in Islamabad also issued a traffic diversion plan, PTV News reported, adding that it would remain in place till the central procession’s conclusion. The state broadcaster shared the plan in a post on X. The state minister for interior, along with Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IG) Syed Nasir Rizvi and other officials, visited the main procession to review the security measures. Chaudhry said Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi was “personally monitoring the security arrangements for Muharram processions across the country from the main control room”. As the procession began, IG Rizvi told the media outside Markazi Isna Ashari Imambargah that the overall security situation in the country, particularly the capital, had improved significantly. However, he added that security arrangements for Muharram had been underway for the past one and a half months. Around 16,000 personnel have been assigned security duties, with police, Rangers and the army deployed. Security arrangements were made in five layers, with containers placed to block routes, scanners installed at procession entrances and control rooms established. Contingents of Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) were stationed as well in case of any emergency. The route of the procession was cleared by a modern bomb disposal squad. Female police and volunteers were deployed to conduct checks of women attending processions. Under the security plan for Islamabad, Muharram processions and gatherings were to be monitored digitally by drones, while geo-tagging of all imambargahs, majalis venues and procession routes had been completed. Authorities had also launched a special mobile application, ‘Mehfooz Muharram’, using which citizens can report any suspicious activity, individuals or inadequate security arrangements. The app has live location sharing and image sharing features. Meanwhile, a central control room was established at Safe City and a “four-tier security cordon” was to be implemented to ensure the protection of Muharram processions and gatherings. Punjab According to PTV News, more than 70,000 personnel were deployed for security across Punjab on Muharram 9. It reported that Punjab IG Rao Abdul Kareem had instructed officials to ensure the implementation of Section 144, under which the provincial government had banned carrying dangerous items, pillion riding and raising of slogans that could incite public sentiments. Moreover, the report said, snipers had been deployed on buildings along the processions’ routes while personnel in plain clothes were also providing security to the processions. Under the security plan for Punjab, over 152,000 police personnel were deployed for security throughout Muharram, and the army and Rangers had also been requisitioned for the purpose. Last week, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz had issued directives for the implementation of a three-tier security plan for Muharram. She also appealed to the organisers of religious gatherings to immediately download and activate QR-coded panic buttons installed at 4,700 imambargahs across the province. The CM was informed during a meeting last week that 47,280 religious gatherings and processions would be held across Punjab during Muharram, including 37,868 majalis and 9,412 processions. The Punjab Safe Cities Authority was to carry out live digital monitoring of Muharram processions, the officials informed the CM, adding that 5,623 CCTV cameras had been activated across the province, while 1,040 body cameras and modern drones would be deployed for field surveillance. She was further informed that over 1,000 advanced 4G event cameras had also been installed at highly sensitive locations. KP In Peshawar, police had chalked out a plan to deploy 12,000 personnel in the city for security during Muharram processions. It also shared a traffic plan and alternative routes for the day. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi visited Naeem Shah Chowk to review the security arrangements, which he praised. He called for the people to set aside their political affiliations and stand united for peace. Kundi also visited a central control room established at the Supreme Command Post and a command room at the Police Lines. Briefing the governor, Peshawar Deputy Commissioner Sanaullah said almost 90 per cent of the processions were being held in the Walled City. A statement by police said that personnel from the city police, rapid response force, quick response force, ladies traffic police and bomb disposal units were to be deployed for security in Muharram. It added that three-layered security would be provided to all mourning processions, while marksmen would be set up at high-rise buildings along the procession routes. In addition to this, 1,000 traffic personnel were also to be deployed to ensure the smooth flow of traffic across the city. Similarly, bomb disposal units and sniffer dogs were to be deployed to sweep imambargahs, majalis and procession routes, the statement said, adding that personnel in plain clothes had also been deployed at sensitive locations and places of worship across the city. Last week, KP IG Zulfiqar Hameed directed police officials to enhance daily coordination with district administrations and peace committees at the district level to prevent any unpleasant incident during Muharram. Separately, a police statement said Muharram processions and religious gatherings on Ashura would be monitored through the Safe City camera network in Peshawar. It further stated that 43,317 police personnel would be deployed across the province to perform security duties during Muharram, and Section 144 had been enforced in various districts of KP. The statement said that out of 614 imambargahs across the province, 127 had been declared highly sensitive, 262 sensitive and 225 normal and that a total of 907 Muharram processions were expected to be taken out across the province, with 286 being highly sensitive, 190 sensitive and 431 normal. On Wednesday, the Peshawar Transport Department also announced suspension of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on Muharram 9 and 10 as part of security measures. Balochistan Authorities implemented extraordinary security measures to ensure peace and safety as the province observed Muharram 9 with deep religious reverence, APP reported. It said the central mourning procession in Quetta was to be taken out from Alamdar Road and would conclude at Mominabad Imambargah in the evening after following its traditional routes. The entry points to the procession routes were sealed using canopies, barbed wire, and heavy trucks. An emergency was declared in hospitals, while mobile and internet services remain suspended in Quetta and other areas of the province, APP reported. Security arrangements included the deployment of police, Frontier Corps (FC), Anti-Terrorism Force (ATF), Rapid Response Group (RRG), and Balochistan Constabulary personnel. The routes were thoroughly screened, with shops, markets, and buildings sealed in the presence of traders’ representatives. In a statement carried by APP, Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti assured that the provincial government had made comprehensive arrangements for maintaining law and order and for facilitating mourners during Muharram, particularly on Ashura. Additional reporting by Manzoor Ali, Asif Chaudhry and Mohammad Hussain Khan

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  2. Security26 Jun, 06:34

    Mourners observe Ashura amid elaborate security arrangements

    Islamabad, Pakistan

    Elaborate security arrangements have been made countrywide today as scores of mourners take out Muharram 10 processions in observance of Yaum-i-Ashura. Yaum-i-Ashura is observed every year with mourning processions and religious gatherings to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Husain (RA) and his companions in the Battle of Karbala in 680AD. The central procession in Karachi departed from Nishtar Park at around 9:30am. It will conclude at Imambargah Hussainia Iranian after passing through its traditional routes. Meanwhile, 12 processions are planned for Peshawar. Among them, the first one departed Imambargah Agha Syed Ali Shah near Meena Bazaar at around 11am. No procession would be taken out in Islamabad, but the main procession in Rawalpindi was planned to be taken out from Imambargah Ashiq Hussain in Taili Mohallah and culminate at Imambargah Qadeemi. Meanwhile, commuters in various cities have been advised to take alternative routes, in line with traffic plans devised in view of closure of roads while the processions are held. Elaborate security arrangements are also in place to ensure mourners’ security. Karachi Karachi police chief Azad Khan said on Thursday that mobile phone and internet services would likely be suspended along the route of the main procession today. He said around 6,500 policemen would be deployed to secure the main procession, while the overall deployment across the city would stand at 20,000 personnel. Earlier, traffic police shared a plan for alternative routes for commuters. “Due to security reasons, M.A. Jinnah Road will be closed to traffic from Gurumandir to Tower,” the traffic police’s statement said. Rawalpindi Security arrangements have also been put in place in Rawalpindi, with the deployment of five Army companies, seven Rangers companies and thousands of police personnel. On the recommendation of intelligence agencies, the Punjab government has suspended the Metro Bus Service between Rawalpindi and Islamabad as officials said the mourning procession would pass along Murree Road from Bhabra Bazaar to Committee Chowk beneath the metro track, giving rise to security concerns. Two video monitoring control rooms, one at the Punjab Safe Cities Authority and another at the Rawalpindi Municipal Corporation, will monitor the processions, gatherings and sensitive locations. Section 144 has also been imposed in the Rawalpindi district, and Rawalpindi police said more than 8,000 personnel would perform security duties during Muharram, including 5,500 deployed for the main Ashura procession. According to a police spokesman, roads and streets along procession routes have been sealed, snipers have been deployed on rooftops, and participants would undergo body searches before entering processions. More than 2,000 Safe City and other CCTV cameras are monitoring the city, with surveillance continuing from Safe City and the central control room. Special pickets have also been established at entry and exit points of the city. Police have also developed a mobile application for the identification and scanning of identity cards at pickets and bus terminals. A total of 475 processions and 2,201 majalis are scheduled to be held across the Rawalpindi district during Muharram. Punjab In Punjab, medical and emergency services, including Rescue 1122, Civil Defence personnel, mobile health units, field hospitals and volunteers, have been deployed to assist mourners, officials said, Sanitation workers have also been assigned to ensure cleanliness along procession routes and around religious sites. A three-tier security plan has been implemented province-wide, under which more than 125,000 police personnel have been deployed while 61 companies of the Pakistan Army and 76 companies of Rangers have been requisitioned to support security arrangements. In addition, over 30,000 trained volunteers are assisting law-enforcement agencies. The authorities are using modern surveillance technologies, including artificial intelligence-based monitoring systems, CCTV cameras, body-worn cameras and geo-tagged video monitoring. The Provincial Intelligence Centre is also conducting round-the-clock monitoring of processions and majalis through a digital surveillance wall. Over 5,600 CCTV cameras are operational for Muharram monitoring, while more than 1,000 4G event cameras have been installed at sensitive locations. KP In Peshawar, police had chalked out a plan to deploy 12,000 personnel in the city for security during Muharram processions. A statement by police said that personnel from the city police, rapid response force, quick response force, ladies traffic police and bomb disposal units were to be deployed for security in Muharram. It added that three-layered security would be provided to all mourning processions, while marksmen would be set up at high-rise buildings along the procession routes. In addition to this, 1,000 traffic personnel were also to be deployed to ensure the smooth flow of traffic across the city. Similarly, bomb disposal units and sniffer dogs were to be deployed to sweep imambargahs, majalis and procession routes, the statement said, adding that personnel in plain clothes had also been deployed at sensitive locations and places of worship across the city. Last week, KP IG Zulfiqar Hameed directed police officials to enhance daily coordination with district administrations and peace committees at the district level to prevent any unpleasant incident during Muharram. Separately, a police statement said Muharram processions and religious gatherings on Ashura would be monitored through the Safe City camera network in Peshawar. It further stated that 43,317 police personnel would be deployed across the province to perform security duties during Muharram, and Section 144 had been enforced in various districts of KP. The statement said that out of 614 imambargahs across the province, 127 had been declared highly sensitive, 262 sensitive and 225 normal and that a total of 907 Muharram processions were expected to be taken out across the province, with 286 being highly sensitive, 190 sensitive and 431 normal. Balochistan The Balochistan government also finalised stringent security arrangements for Muharram 10, deploying more than 32,000 security personnel to ensure the safety of Ashura processions. The main procession routes are to be monitored continuously through aerial surveillance and a comprehensive network of CCTV cameras while all shops, markets, plazas, and commercial centres along the procession routes have been sealed. According to official sources, more than 17,000 personnel have been deployed exclusively in Quetta. These forces will guard the main procession routes, key public spaces, and all entry and exit points of the city. The deployment includes personnel from the District Police, Balochistan Constabulary, Rapid Response Force (RRF), Anti-Terrorist Force (ATF), Frontier Corps (FC), and the Anti-Riot Force. As part of the security protocol, mobile phone services and internet connectivity have been suspended across Quetta and other sensitive areas of Balochistan while the procession is taken out.

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