Additional Inspector General (AIG) Karachi Javed Alam Odho has written a letter to the Sindh Home Department requesting temporary suspension of mobile signals in specific areas of Karachi during on 12 Rabi-ul-Awal processions.
According to reports, Javed Alam Odho said that signals would only be blocked on the main procession routes and not across the entire city. He clarified that mobile services in Karachi will not be shut down permanently and restrictions will be limited to designated locations for security purposes.
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As per request, mobile signals will remain completely suspended at 23 points across East, West and South zones of Karachi. The central procession, which begins from Tower and ends at Nishtar Park, will also have restricted coverage along its route.
The AIG added that the step is necessary to ensure safety during the religious gatherings, but care will be taken to minimise inconvenience for citizens. He further said that a ban on pillion riding has also been imposed in Karachi today and tomorrow to maintain law and order.
