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Processions conclude peacefully in Sargodha

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SARGODHA, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 26th Jun, 2026) The mourning processions concluded peacefully under extraordinary security arrangements

in the district on Youm-e-Ashura, the 10th of Muharram, on Friday.

The district police backed by the civil administration and other security agencies implemented

a comprehensive security plan.

As 214 processions, including 27 of category A, 32 of category B and 155 of category C were

taken out from various Imambargahs across the city.

Another major Zuljinah procession started from Imambargah Hussainia and concluded at Karbla

Imam Hussain after passing through its traditional routes, including Goal Chowk, Block 7 , Block 23

and Noori Gate area.

Ashura processions were also held peacefully in tehsils, including Sillanwali, Sahiwal, Kotmomin,

Bhera,Shah purr and Sargodhga.

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According to the police spokesman, the district had been divided into different zones and sectors

with deployment of over 2,500 personnel at various places under a security plan to maintain

peace during Muharram-ul-haram in the district.

A modern Command and Control Centre was established at Zia shadeed Police Lines to monitor

procession routes, Imambargahs and other sensitive locations through more than 400 CCTV cameras

and safe city as well.

Senior officials of the police and district administration remained present in the field throughout

the day, visiting various procession routes to monitor the security arrangements.

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