{"id":130686,"date":"2026-08-04T21:18:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T16:18:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=130686"},"modified":"2026-08-04T21:18:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T16:18:46","slug":"main-chehlum-procession-concludes-peacefully-in-karachi-amid-heavy-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2026\/130686\/","title":{"rendered":"Main Chehlum procession concludes peacefully in Karachi amid heavy security"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">KARACHI(National Times)- The main mourning procession to mark Chehlum concluded successfully in Karachi on Tuesday amid heavy security, according to the police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah expressed satisfaction and gratitude over the peaceful conclusion of Chehlum processions. He praised the Sindh Rangers, police and other law enforcement agencies for their excellent performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The chief minister also thanked procession organisers and religious scholars for their cooperation, the CM\u2019s spokesperson said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar also praised the Sindh police for the peaceful observance and successful conclusion of Chehlum processions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chehlum, also known as Arbaeen (40 in Arabic), marks the 40th day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Husain (AS), the grandson of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It is marked by processions by Shia Muslims across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an earlier update at 4:50pm, the police said the front of the main procession had reached Eidgah Chowk, while its tail was at Britto Road, en route to Hussainia Iranian Imambargah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earlier today, in a press release, the police said MA Jinnah Road would be closed from Guru Mandir to Tower. Traffic police provided alternate routes for commuters travelling through Karachi\u2019s South, Central and East districts.A map showing the Chehlum procession route in Karachi on August 4, 2026. \u2014 Photo courtesy police<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPeople coming from Nazimabad may travel via Lasbela Chowk, then Nishtar Road through Garden, to reach their destinations,\u201d the press release read, outlining alternate routes for commuters in Central district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThose coming from Liaquatabad should proceed from Teen Hatti to Lasbela Chowk, then turn left towards Central Jail (Martin Road) to reach their destinations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It added that commuters travelling from Hassan Square towards PP Chowrangi could use Kashmir Road, then Society Light Signal on Shahrah-i-Quaideen, before continuing via the Jail Flyover to Teen Hatti and then proceeding to Nishtar Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, commuters in Karachi East travelling from Sharea Faisal towards Numaish via Shahrah-i-Quaideen were advised to turn right at Society Light Signal onto Kashmir Road and continue to their destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPeople travelling from Central Jail Gate (Jamshed Road) toward Guru Mandir\/MA Jinnah Road should proceed from Guru Mandir via Bahadur Yar Jang Road and Soldier Bazaar to reach their destinations,\u201d the advisory adds.Shia Muslim devotees take part in the religious Chehlum procession in Karachi on August 4, 2026. \u2014 AFP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those in Karachi South travelling from Garden Zoo towards MA Jinnah Road were instructed to proceed via Uncle Saria, turn right towards Gul Plaza, and then turn left via the Coast Guard and Holy Family Hospital to reach their destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Karachi\u2019s Additional Inspector General (IG) Azad Khan said in a statement on Monday that 7,465 police officers and personnel would be&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1930868\">deployed&nbsp;<\/a>for security duty at 108 processions, 2,901 at 501 majalis, and 1,113 at 642 imambargahs on Chehlum, for a total deployment of 11,479 officers and personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAll roads intersecting the route of Karachi\u2019s main procession will remain completely closed, and extraordinary measures have also been taken around Nishtar Park,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the Additional IG, all station house officers were instructed to remain present in their respective areas, intensify patrolling, snap checking, and picketing, and ensure high alert security at sensitive installations, public places, and key government and private buildings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KARACHI(National Times)- The main mourning procession to mark Chehlum concluded successfully in Karachi on Tuesday amid heavy security, according to the police. 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