Tight security: Muharram processions in Quetta

The main procession in the city was led by President of the Shia Conference, Sayed Dawood Agha.

QUETTA:
Muharram processions were brought out in different parts of Balochistan on Tuesday amid tight security, with Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps, police, Anti-Terrorism Force and Balochistan Levies deployed. The main procession in the city was led by President of the Shia Conference, Sayed Dawood Agha. It started from Mekangi Road and, passing through different thoroughfares, concluded at Nasirul Aza Imambargah. The roads and streets leading to the procession route were sealed off by security forces and police to thwart any terror attempt.


Published in The Express Tribune, November 13th, 2013.