Mustafa al‑Fatlawi, spokesperson for the Security Department, said in an interview with the News Center:
“This department, in the early hours, held a meeting for drafting a comprehensive plan that included security, disciplinary, and service axes.”
He added:
“Necessary coordination was carried out with the security institutions of Najaf al-Ashraf Province, and the presence of the servants of this department around the holy Alawi shrine and other sections of the Astana was increased. Also, the implementation of the plan is followed up through the advanced surveillance camera system, which is active around the clock, and the entrances, exits, and inspection points have also been equipped with modern equipment.”
He also explained:
“In the disciplinary section, metal spacers have been installed and the movement routes of pilgrims have been organized. Also, seating areas have been separated from passageways so that the movement of pilgrims becomes smoother and their access to the Holy Alawi Shrine and their exit from it is facilitated with greater ease.”
He also pointed to the participation of various departments and units in the implementation of this plan, including the units responsible for maintaining internal and external security, wireless communications, guidance of lost persons, and Hussaini and social processions , which are active with the aim of providing the best services to pilgrims on this occasion.
