Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrations begin in Karachi

[embed_video1 url=http://ift.tt/2jxOSdH style=center] KARACHI: Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) celebrations have begun in Karachi with religious zeal and fervour, while authorities have finalised a comprehensive security plan on the occasion. More than 23,000 police personnel will be deployed across the megapolis, while 5,000 personnel will perform security duties along the route of main procession in the city. A procession, organised by Dawat-e-Islami, will be taken out from Kharadar area to Garden, while another procession, led by Maulana Akbar Dars, will march from Memon Masjid Kharadar to Aram Bagh. Shah Abdul Haq Qadri will lead a procession from Kharadar to Nishter Park. Police officials and personnel will perform security duties along different routes. Members of bomb disposal squad (BDS) will sweep the routes, while snipers will be positioned on high-rise buildings all along. Ambulances and fire tenders will be present on central points of every procession. Meanwhile, the Sindh home department has issued directives to police and district administration to prevent hate speeches. Similar directions were issued to cable-operators in the city warning them against airing controversial speeches. It has been learnt that authorities have advised concerned individuals to ensure are parking lots are reserved at a safe distance from processions and ceremonies. Erecting sectarian flags and banners on public buildings is prohibited, whereas authorities have been asked to keep a watch on individuals named in the Fourth Schedule. Authorities have also imposed a ban on taking along any kind of firearms, warning of stern action in case of any violation. Sindh requests suspension of cellular, internet services The Sindh home department has also requested the Ministry of Interior to suspend cellular and internet services in Karachi, Hyderabad and Sukkur from 8am to 8pm on Friday. The request was made to ensure security of masses on the occasion.