ISLAMABAD: A security clampdown would be implemented with the highest state of alert by establishing a curfew-like scenario in the garrison city on Muharram 9 and 10.
“State of highest alert should be maintained by imposing a curfew-like situation with sealing off the approaches leading to the venue by effective picketing,” a directive issued to all the regional police officers from the office of the inspector general of police (IGP) stated.
It directed the district police chiefs to hold special briefing sessions for the force and with a specific emphasis on deployment of personnel at the venues of majalis and procession routes.
