Chehlum observed in Quetta

QUETTA: Thousands of mourners on Sunday observed the Chehlam of Hazrat Imam Hussein (RA).

The main processions of Tazia, Alam and Zul Jinna were taken out from Punjabi Imambargah Alamdar Road which culminated at Hazara graveyard after marching on its traditional route.

Scores of mourners accompanied the procession and the scholars shed light upon the supreme sacrifice of Imam Hussein (RA), his relatives and companions at Karbala for upholding the principles of truth and justice.

City police and personnel of other law enforcing agencies had sealed the roads leading to the route of the procession while a large number of police personnel were also deployed at a various points. (APP):