Army being deployed in sensitive areas to boost security for Muharram

Security authorities say contingents are being deployed at sensitive areas of city

KARACHI: As the ninth and tenth of Muharram approaches, army contingents have begun to make their way from Malir Cantt to perform security duties in Karachi, Express News reported on Saturday.

“The contingents of Pakistan Army would be deployed at sensitive areas of the city,” security authorities said.

The Inter-Services Public Relations has not identified these areas, maintaining confidentiality for security reasons. However, it has been learnt that the army will be deployed in five sensitive localities of the city.



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The security duties would primarily be performed by the police and army, while the army would be available on standby to maintain law and order.

On October 27, the Sindh government decided to call the Pakistan Army troops to help protect the mourning processions and other vital installations in Karachi and other districts of Sindh.

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Army camps have been established in different areas of the city to counter any emergency situation.

Further, army contingents will remain stationed at Thokar Niaz Baig, Gaddafi Stadium and Badshahi Mosque in the city.