Chehlum observed amid tight security
Chehlum of Imam Hussain (RA) and other martyrs of Karbala was observed peacefully in the provincial capital on Thursday. Various religious gathering were held in different imam bargahs to commemorate the Karbala incident and highlight the message of the martyrdom. A number of Alam and Tazia processions were taken out from different parts of the city. The central procession was taken out from Haveli Alif Shah inside Delhi Gate in the morning and culminated at Karbala Gamay Shah in the night after passing through its traditional route including Masjid Wazir Khan, Rang Mehal, Pani Wala Talab, Sunehri Masjid, Tehsil Bazar, Novelty Chowk and Bhatti Gate. DIG Operations Lahore Ashfaq Khan said more than 10,000 police officers and officials along with other community force performed duties on Chehlum in the provincial capital.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 9th, 2020.