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Iraq imposes extraordinary precautions on eid

 BAGHDAD, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- Iraqi government security and military forces have been given instructions to observe extraordinary precautions during Al-Adha Eid.
The command of the Baghdad operations has advised the forces to prohibit parking of vehicles on sides of main roads, near religious and worship sites, entertainment parks, markets and bazaars.
They have been also told to ban entry of motorcyles and horse-drawn carriages into market and crowded places.
Security personnel are also ordered to subject vehicles and carriages to thorough inspection if found at public places or squares.
The eid is expected to be distinguished with turn-up of a large number of people at entertainment and religious sites. (end) mhg.rk KUNA 071239 Dec 08NNNN