Muharram starts amid heavy security
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Law enforcement agencies started implementation of security plans for maintaining law and order during the month of Muharram-ul-Haram, especially for the first 10 days of the holy month.
Strict security measures have been taken all over the country to avoid any untoward incident.
Along with heavy police and paramilitary contingents, personnel of the Pakistan Army would also be deployed in sensitive areas of the country to ensure peaceful completion of mourning processions.
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Oct 03, 2016 10:32pm
Bangladesh Police for security reasons banned swords, knives in Muharram procession this year.
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Oct 03, 2016 10:58pm
@M. Emad - I have never seen swords being used in Muharram processions, but as far as knives are concerned what would banning do if they are available freely in shops and is a necessity in everyday use? Whoever has ulterior motives can use it anyway. So, restricting minorities to perform their rites can only cause discourse!
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Oct 03, 2016 10:59pm
Police personnel patrolling seems to be driving 50cc bikes
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