DIG Hyderabad Acknowledges Police Efforts on Youm-e-Ashur
DIG Hyderabad Tariq Razzak Dharejo has expressed gratitude to the police officers of the Hyderabad Police Range for successfully performing their duties on Youm-e-Ashur across all nine districts in the range. In a statement issued on Saturday, the DIG highlighted that the police provided foolproof security to thousands of mourning processions and majalis organized during the period.
Dharejo also thanked the ulemas for their full cooperation, which helped ensure that the month of Muharram passed peacefully. He expressed satisfaction that no untoward incident occurred during the first 10 days of Muharram. The DIG noted that the police not only secured processions and majalis but also manned entry and exit points, checked markets and motels, and combed areas where suspicious persons might have gathered.
SSP and Deputy Commissioner Inspect Sakrand Procession
Meanwhile, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shaheed Benazirabad, Sameer Noor Channa, along with Deputy Commissioner Abdul Samad Nizamani, visited the historic annual mourning procession held within the jurisdiction of Sakrand Police Station on 11th Muharram-ul-Haram 1448 Hijri. During the visit, officials conducted a detailed reinspection of the security arrangements.
They carried out a ground inspection of all procession routes and closely examined security, traffic management, and administrative measures. Police officers and personnel deployed along the routes were instructed to remain on high alert. To ensure foolproof security, sniper shooters were deployed on rooftops of buildings along the procession routes.
Plain-Clothes Monitoring and Essential Facilities
Personnel from the District Intelligence Branch (DIB), dressed in plain clothes, were assigned to monitor suspicious individuals and activities in and around the procession. Deputy Commissioner Abdul Samad Nizamani also directed all administrative departments to remain on high alert and ensure the provision of essential facilities, including water supply, medical aid, and other necessary services for the participants.
On this occasion, a thalassemia camp was set up by mourners, where participants donated blood to support patients suffering from thalassemia. SSP Sameer Noor Channa and Deputy Commissioner visited the camp and appreciated the spirit of service demonstrated by mourners.
SSP Highlights Cultural and Religious Significance
Speaking on the occasion, SSP Sameer Noor Channa said that the historic procession of Sakrand is an important cultural and religious tradition, and police are taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of mourners.
