Ashura Observed with Reverence: Mourning Processions Held Across the District, Strict Security Measures in Place

Sanghar (Hasnain Ashiq Saand) Ashura, the 10th of Muharram, was observed with great religious reverence and solemnity across the Fistrict as thousands paid tribute to the supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S.) and his loyal companions at Karbala for the cause of Islam.

In Tando Adam Over 20 Imambargahs, including those in Allahyar Goth, Baleshahi Pirh, Chania Pirh, Sati Pirh, Manganhar Pirh, Azakhana Zahra, Juman Shah Pirh, Long Saand Pirh and Memon Pirh, held mourning processions under the sacred banner of Alam Pak. Devotees participated with Zuljanah, replicas of the cradle, taboot, Nau Dhall, and Zari, chanting “Ya Hussain, Ya Hussain” as they proceeded towards the central Imambargah.

The central procession emerged from the Markazi Imambargah under the leadership of Anjuman Safeena-e-Ahl-e-Bait President Rais Habib Khan Mari. It followed its traditional route passing through Sati Para, Juman Shah Para and Ali Shah Pirh before culminating at Haji Shah Karbala. Thousands of mourners from nearby areas participated in the procession.

Devotees performed chest beating, and many engaged in self-flagellation with chains, blades, and knives. Hundreds were injured and received immediate medical aid at camps set up by MQM Pakistan, Odero Lal Welfare, Taluka Hospital, Khidmat-e-Khalq Foundation, and other welfare organizations.

Drinking water stalls, milk, sherbet, and food distribution arrangements were made across the city for mourners. A “Sham-e-Ghareeban” majlis was held at Haji Shah Karbala, where prominent scholars including Allama Akhtar Hussain Mashhadi, Allama Syed Amjad Naqvi, Rais Habib Khan Mari, and Akbar Hussain Chughtai addressed the gathering.

Strict security measures were implemented along the procession routes. Over 200 police officers and 18 Rangers personnel were deployed. Security supervision was carried out by SHO City Aslam Bulo and Rangers officers, with volunteers from various local organizations assisting.

The main procession concluded peacefully at Markazi Imambargah.

On Ashura day, Commissioner Shaheed Benazirabad Division Nadeem Ahmed Abro, along with DIG Police Parvez Ahmed Chandio, visited Shahdadpur and Tando Adam to inspect security and administrative arrangements. They were accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Sanghar Sarah Javed, SSP Sanghar Ghulam Nabi Keerio, and other officials.

Commissioner Abro and DIG Chandio also met with the procession organizers and expressed satisfaction over the arrangements. Assistant Commissioner Tando Adam, Hunain Tariq Shahani, was also present during the inspection.