Larkana: Like other parts of Sindh, Arbaeen (Chehlum) of the martyrs of Karbala was observed across Larkana with deep religious devotion and respect. Authorities, community organizations, and volunteers coordinated security, municipal services, and public welfare arrangements as thousands of mourners participated in processions and religious gatherings.
Thousands Participate in Arbaeen Processions
According to district authorities, 44 mourning processions and 65 religious gatherings (Majalis) were organized across Larkana district. More than 2,000 police personnel, including 100 women police officers, were deployed to ensure security.
The central procession began from Syed Jaral Shah Imambargah after Zuhr prayers and followed its traditional route before concluding late at night at Pakistani Chowk, where processions from different parts of the city converged. Mourners performed Seena Zani (chest beating) and Zanjeer Zani (self-flagellation) in remembrance of Imam Hussain (AS) and the martyrs of Karbala.
Medical camps established by various political and social organizations provided first aid and treatment to mourners who sustained injuries during the rituals. Religious scholars and speakers highlighted the sacrifices of Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions, emphasizing their message of faith, justice, and resistance against oppression.
Police monitored the processions and Majalis through CCTV surveillance, while volunteers also set up water stalls across the city to serve participants.
DIG Orders Enhanced Security Across Division
Larkana Range DIG Nasir Aftab Pathan directed all Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) across the division to strengthen security arrangements for Arbaeen and ensure the maintenance of law, order, and religious harmony.
According to an official statement, uniformed and plainclothes police officers were deployed outside processions and Imambargahs. Additional measures included snap checking, road blockades, patrols, and picketing across sensitive areas.
The DIG said surveillance of suspicious individuals and unattended objects had been intensified, while motorcycle patrol units were assigned to monitor procession routes, mosques, Imambargahs, and other public places to help prevent any untoward incidents.
Municipal Services Provided for Mourners
On the instructions of Daro Town Chairman Shah Rukh Anwar Siyal, sanitation workers carried out cleaning operations along procession routes and around Imambargahs. Water tankers were also used to sprinkle water on roads and streets to reduce heat and improve conditions for mourners.
Speaking to the media, Shah Rukh Siyal said the arrangements were made in recognition of the sacrifices of Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions, with the aim of ensuring comfort and convenience for participants during the observances.
Police Report Suspected Armed Encounter
Larkana police reported an alleged armed encounter within the jurisdiction of Baqrani Police Station on Mud Baho Road.
According to a statement issued by the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), one suspect, identified as Mashooq Sheikh, was arrested in an injured condition, and a pistol was recovered from his possession. Police alleged that the suspect was involved in recent criminal activities, while raids are continuing to apprehend his escaped accomplices.
Annual Karbala Conference Held
Jamaat Ahl-e-Sunnat Qasmia Dargah Mashori Sharif organized its 150th annual Chehlum conference at Jinnah Bagh under the chairmanship of Professor Manzoor Ahmed Mashori.
The gathering was attended by religious scholars including Allama Qari Mehboob Ali Chishti, Allama Pir Khalil Jan, Allama Syed Muhammad Hassan Shah, Allama Hidayatullah Panhwar, and Hafiz Ali Akbar Lund.
Addressing participants, Professor Mashori said the events of Karbala continue to symbolize truth, courage, patience, justice, and sacrifice for the preservation of Islam. He emphasized the importance of keeping the message of Karbala alive for future generations. Security arrangements were jointly managed by police and volunteers of Jamaat Ahl-e-Sunnat.
National Youth Parliament Holds Divisional Meeting
The National Youth Parliament Pakistan, Larkana Division, held a meeting chaired by its president, Abdul Rehman Morio, with participation from office-bearers and members.
Speaking to journalists, Morio described the organization as a non-governmental youth platform that promotes leadership development, civic responsibility, democratic participation, and public policy awareness among young people through seminars, workshops, and training programs.
He noted that the initiative began in 2007 and has received financial or technical support from organizations including the European Union, various United Nations agencies, and other development partners. He clarified that it is not an official institution of the Government of Pakistan or Parliament.
Waiting Teachers Continue Protest
Candidates on the waiting list for PST and JEST teaching positions who had passed the IBA recruitment test continued their protest at Jinnah Bagh, where a sit-in camp has been maintained for an indefinite period.
Speaking to the media, protesters, including Saddam Sandano, Fareed Abbasi, and Saleem Mastoi, said their campaign had entered its 411th day, while the protest camp itself had completed 11 days.
They claimed that although the Sindh government had recruited around 97,000 teachers, nearly 12,000 qualified candidates on the waiting list remained unappointed. The protesters demanded an extension of the recruitment validity period and amendments to the existing policy to allow appointments at the district, divisional, or provincial level rather than restricting them to individual talukas.
They warned that if the government and relevant authorities fail to take practical action soon, they will expand their protest campaign by staging peaceful sit-ins at Nau Dero House, the Martyrs’ Mausoleum, Indus Highway, and eventually outside Bilawal House.
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