Babylon: A joint force from the 72nd Brigade of the Popular Mobilization Forces and the Federal Police carried out a large-scale security operation to comb and search the areas of the sector of responsibility in northern Babylon Governorate, which links with the holy Karbala Governorate. This operation is part of the security measures taken in preparation for the upcoming Arbaeen pilgrimage. According to National Iraqi News Agency, the operation included a number of vital areas that typically witness the passage of large numbers of pilgrims heading to the holy Karbala on foot. Roads, side paths, and designated points within the security plan were searched.