According to a police spokesperson, the security arrangements were made on the directions of District Police Officer Tauqeer Muhammad Naeem, with more than 1,000 police personnel deployed to ensure the safety of the procession. The central procession would emerge from Imambargah Block No. Walk-through gates were installed at the entry and exit points of the procession and Majlis venues. A traffic diversion plan was also prepared to ensure smooth traffic flow in the city during the procession. He said foolproof security arrangements had been put in place to ensure the peaceful conduct of the procession.