PESHAWAR: The Peshawar police have devised a comprehensive security plan for ensuring peace in Muharram.

A police spokesman said 14,000 police officers and personnel would be deputed to perform duty during the holy month.

As part of security measures, all procession routes, Majalis and Imambargahs would be checked by the Bomb Disposal Unit and sniffer dogs to ensure their security.

He said the command and control centre would monitor Imambargahs and sensitive routes through CCTV cameras.

Furthermore, he said sharpshooters would be stationed on buildings near the procession routes to immediately neutralise any potential threats. The official said a decision to suspend mobile phone service on the 9th and 10th of Muharram would be made later.

He said the police had also requested FC platoons to ensure additional force presence to effectively maintain law and order during Muharram.

Published in Dawn, July 9th, 2024