Attendees of the Muharram 9 procession in Islamabad can expect a secure and orderly experience, facilitated by a detailed operational plan crafted by the Islamabad Police. Here are the essential details:
Following the directives of DIG Islamabad Syed Ali Raza and Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Muhammad Sarfraz Virk, a security plan is in place to ensure a peaceful procession.
Traffic tweaks:
To make way for the procession, several roads will be closed or experience diversions. Here’s how to navigate:
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- Fazal Haq Road (Polyclinic to Kulsoom Plaza): Closed. Use Jinnah Avenue (Kulsoom Plaza to China Chowk) instead.
- 7th Avenue (Daman Koh Chowk to Chand Tara Chowk Blue Area & 7th Avenue Chowk to Suhrawardy): Closed on both sides. Opt for Urban Alternate Road, Jinnah Avenue, Suhrawardy Road, or Margalla Road.
- Saddar Road (Iqbal Hall to Melody Chowk): Closed on both sides. Take Abpara Suhrawardy Road as an alternative.
- Municipal Road (Lal Masjid to Shuhada Chowk & GPO Chowk): Closed on both sides. Use Shaheed Millat Road instead.
- Luqman Hakeem Road (Polyclinic to Iqbal Hall): Closed. Jinnah Avenue is your best bet.
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Traffic police will be stationed at key points to guide commuters and direct them to alternative routes.
Citizens are urged to use the designated alternate routes and cooperate with the traffic police to ensure a smooth flow of traffic during the Muharram 9 procession.
