KARACHI: Deputy Inspector General (East) Amir Farooqi on Wednesday said that city administration and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) remained on high alert during Muharram and especially during Ashura to ensure the safety of the public and maintain traffic flow around the city. Lauding the security arrangments, he further said that 7,000 policemen and 3,000 Rangers personnel had been deployed for the security of the procession in the city. As the electricity provider, K-Electric also remained in close coordination with all civic bodies and as well as imambargahs and masjids to ensure maximum relief for citizens by providing uninterrupted power, especially during majalis. The standby power supply was also ensured by power utility so that the city’s monitoring and surveillance system remained energized to avoid any unforeseen circumstances. In recognition of K-Electric’s efforts, religious institutions including Islamic Culture and Research Trust, Bara Imambargah Trust, Masjid Masoomia Trust, Buturab Jame Masjid and Imam Bargah Trust wrote open letters of appreciation.

Source: Pakistan Today October 16, 2019 14:58 UTC