Iraqi Interior Minister Emphasizes Successful Holding of Arbaeen Ceremony
according to webangah News Agency,quoting WAE News Agency,Abdulamir Al-Shammari,Iraq’s Interior Minister,during a visit to security checkpoints around the shrines of Imam Hussein and Abbas ibn Ali (peace be upon them),stressed enhancing intelligence operations,maintaining complete alertness,and giving special focus to ensuring the success of the Arbaeen pilgrimage.
the Iraqi Ministry of Interior issued a statement announcing that Abdulamir Al-Shammari, as head of the Supreme Security Committee for the millions-strong event, conducted an on-site inspection of checkpoints near the holy shrines of Imam Hussein and Abbas ibn Ali (peace be upon them).
The minister was accompanied by the head of service committees, Karbala operations commander, and provincial police chief. Together they reviewed pilgrims’ movement routes, inspection procedures, and efforts to facilitate access for mourners to these sacred sites.
The statement added that Al-Shammari held a meeting with senior officials from various security agencies.
At this meeting, he underscored the necessity for rigorous and professional inspections. He emphasized providing top-quality services to pilgrims as both a great honour and a sacred duty.
Al-Shammari also highlighted full provision for security forces tasked with this mission.he called for intensified intelligence activities and heightened vigilance aimed at ensuring a successful pilgrimage amid rising numbers entering peak phases of attendance.