PESHAWAR, Jan 4: Fool-proof security will be ensured during Muharram and the police have been put on high alert to deal with any untoward incident during the month, according to the Capital City Police Officer, Tanveerul Haq.

He was briefing a meeting of the police and local government officials on Friday to review security arrangements. Officials stressed the need for facilitating processions during the month.

Local officials said they would be cooperating with security officials during the holy month.

—Reporter