6th Muharram procession traffic plan issued in Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI, Jun 21 (APP):Acting on the directives of Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Farhan Aslam, Chief Security Officer Traffic Inspector Muhammad Waseem has announced a comprehensive traffic management plan for the 6th Muharram ul Haram procession scheduled to take place in Rawalpindi. According to CTP spokesperson, more than 50 traffic police personnel will be deployed along the procession route and at diversion points to ensure smooth traffic flow and public convenience.

The 6th Muharram procession will commence from Gulzar Hussain Shah Street No. 9 and proceed through Street No. 6, Old Airport Road, and PAF Chowk before concluding at Imambargah Isna Asharia, Gracy Line. Traffic at diversion points will be completely restricted through barriers and other arrangements during the procession. Roads will be reopened in phases once the procession would pass. Traffic travelling from Koral Chowk towards Ammar Chowk will be diverted via the National Bank U-turn onto an alternative route, where two-way traffic will be maintained. Authorities have also announced a complete ban on parking along the procession routes to ensure security and avoid congestion.

CTO Farhan Aslam said that CTP Rawalpindi would continue to play its role in maintaining smooth traffic flow throughout Muharram ul Haram. He added that citizens would be regularly informed about alternative routes through the department’s official social media platforms and FM Radio 88.6.

He further directed all traffic officers and personnel to work in close coordination with district police to ensure uninterrupted traffic movement on alternative routes during diversions. The CTO also appealed to citizens to cooperate with traffic police and follow the instructions issued during Muharram processions to help maintain order and public safety.