Diyala Lifts Security Alert Around Religious Shrines Following Unprecedented Visitor Influx

The Department of Religious Shrines in Diyala Governorate announced the termination of the maximum security alert and the lifting of multiple security perimeters established around 16 religious shrines during the Eid al-Adha holiday. The administration confirmed that all administrative and security procedures have returned to normal following the successful implementation of plans to secure visitor movement, which witnessed exceptional and unprecedented influx levels not seen in years. Relevant authorities noted that the flexibility and seamless execution of the security plans prevented any incidents, revealing preparations to implement new security strategies to safeguard upcoming religious observances in the days ahead.