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Police say group processions taken out without permission
With stringent security measures in place to avoid any untoward incidents
Says all processions were completely cordoned off through heavy deployment
The nerve centre of Covid-19 directs to hold mass gatherings in open and ventilated spaces
Routes of processions sealed, sharpshooters deployed on rooftops
Special teams will be deployed outside all Imambargahs, mosques to avoid any untoward situation
Ashura observed with due solemnity to pay homage to sacrifices rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA)
Over 5,000 police officials deployed for central procession, 263 small processions
Main procession will start at Nisar Haveli and will conclude at Karbala Gamey Shah
Recently, Lahore police completed security audit of 193 streets and installed CCTV cameras