PESHAWAR - As part of security measures for Muharram processions and majalis, the Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) has requested jamming of mobile phone services on 9th and 10th of Muharram-ul-Haram in the provincial metropolis.

The CCPO in a letter to the Deputy Inspector General of Police Operations, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa requested to approach the concerned quarters to keep the mobile services suspended on two days of Muharram.

Meanwhile, on the request of the Home Department, KP government, the Ministry of Interior notified deployment of army troops in 13 districts of the province to assist the police and civil administrations.

 in maintenance of peace and order during the processions and majalis from Muharram 1 to 10.