The chehlum of Imam Hussain (AS) was observed on Sunday across the country amid strict security measures taken by the federal and provincial law enforcement authorities. Lahore and Karachi saw a heavy deployment of security personal especially in the areas through which the procession passed. All roads leading to the route of the procession remained closed and walk-through gates were installed at several entry points to prevent unwarranted entry. Security was beefed up throughout procession routes and traffic police were assigned to divert traffic away from the procession’s route. In Lahore, the chehlum procession coincided with annual Urs of Hazrat Ali Hajveri.

Source: Pakistan Today October 20, 2019 15:00 UTC