Inspector General of Police, Shahid Nadeem Baloch chairing a meeting Wednesday to review arrangements for the occasion, falling on Rabiul Awwal 8 was informed details of the programmes scheduled for the occasion.
The Sindh Police chief ordered technical sweeping and clearance of all designated routes and congregation sites 24 hours prior to the beginning of processions and majalis.
Reiterating need to beef up security arrangements, the IG -Police said presence of bomb disposal squad and police contingents including plain clothed cops must also be ensured there.
Baloch said in view of high alert security vehicles with special permission, including stickers and passes, should only be granted access to the routes.
He also ordered surge in snap checking and patrolling around Imambargahs and Mosques besides other relevant public places in Karachi.
Source: APP