(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - According to Al-Alam News Network on Monday, citing a security official in Najaf Province, the security teams do continuous inspections in the vicinity of Imam Ali (AS) Holy Shrine, and have stationed security checkpoints throughout all roads, while advanced and cutting-edge equipment have also been handed over to these teams for discovery of explosives.
This official pointed out that for inspection of the ancient district of the holy city of Najaf a number of plans have been presented, and currently 30,000 security troops have placed establishment of security on their agenda.
On the anniversary of martyrdom of Imam Ali (AS), the holy city of Najaf welcomes millions of pilgrims that have come from different regions of Iraq and other countries for pilgrimage of Imam Ali (AS) Holy Shrine and to participate in the related mourning ceremonies.
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