Attock: The Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) was observed peacefully in Attock. The central ‘Alam’ and Zuljinnah procession of Chehlum in Attock city was taken out on Sunday from Imambargah Panjtani under tight security, with deep religious devotion and reverence.
Addressing the Chehlum majlis at Imambargah Panjtani, religious scholar Maulana Muhammad Abbas Rizvi said that Karbala is a lesson-teaching event in human history, giving a message to all mankind to stand firm on truth and righteousness for eternal success and to foil the nefarious designs of evil forces.
He narrated the hardships faced by Imam Hussain (AS) and his loyal companions for the glory of Islam, recounting several events leading up to the tragedy of Karbala.
Later, mourners performed Zanjeerzani and Matam. On the procession route, stalls of water, milk, and food were set up under the supervision of security personnel to facilitate the mourners. The Zuhrain prayers were offered near Fowara Chowk, after which the procession peacefully concluded in the evening at Imambargah Hussainia, Kamalpur Syedan, Attock Cantonment.
The Tehsil administration had made excellent arrangements for the procession, while the local police maintained complete vigilance. Commissioner Rawalpindi, DC, DPO, SP investigation were present.
To prevent any untoward incident, strict security measures were taken by law enforcement agencies. The procession route was cordoned off with barbed wire, and police personnel were deployed on rooftops.