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The main religious gathering (majlis) in connection with the Youm-e-Shahadat of Hazrat Ali (RA) is underway at Karachi’s Nishtar Park on Wednesday amid extensive security and traffic arrangements.
The main Youme-e-Ali procession is set to start shortly after 12.30pm and, after proceeding along its designated routes, will conclude at Hussainia Iranian Imam Bargah in Kharadar.
The procession is expected to reach Numaish intersection by 1pm.
To facilitate the mourners, M.A. Jinnah Road from Guru Mandir to Tower has been closed to regular traffic, while Corridor Three from Saddar Dawakhana to Regal chowk is also restricted.
Traffic coming from the District Central will be diverted from Lasbela towards Nishtar Road in Garden, and vehicles from Liaquatabad will be routed via Guru Mandir to Lasbela and Garden.
Citizens travelling from Hassan Square to Peoples Chowrangi are advised to take New M.A. Jinnah Road, Jail Flyover, Teen Hatti, and Nishtar Road.
Under the traffic plan, no movement will be allowed beyond the traffic signal at the Society Office on Shahrah-e-Quaideen, except for authorised vehicles with special passes entering the procession.
Vehicles carrying food for distribution will enter M.A. Jinnah Road from Tower.
A total of 5,213 police officers and personnel have been deployed across the city to maintain security.
As part of security arrangements, the procession route has been sealed, while CCTV cameras have also been installed for monitoring.
Police will conduct snap checks. Snipers have also been deployed on tall buildings along the route.
Quick response teams are also on alert to handle any emergency, and police personnel are also stationed at hospitals along the route.
The Karachi Police Chief has instructed all officers to maintain law and order, ensure the safety of procession participants, and facilitate citizens throughout the event with professionalism and vigilance.
In Quetta, the Zuljanah procession will start at 10pm from Alamdar Road.
Heavy deployment of police and Frontier Corps (FC) personnel has sealed the procession routes.
The procession will follow its traditional route via Ibrahim Street, Mekangi Road, Archer Road, Arts School Road and Prince Road, concluding at Alamdar Road.
Over 2,000 police and FC personnel have been deployed along the procession route, with CCTV surveillance coordinated through a dedicated control room.
