The measure was taken to tighten security during the annual homecoming travel period while anticipating potential criminal activity along the key highway corridor.

Snipers have been positioned mainly at vulnerable points along the route, particularly areas far from residential zones and locations previously identified as potential hotspots for criminal disturbances.

Toll road operators offered a 30% discount during this time – seven days before and seven days after Eid – with the discount applied automatically to eligible transactions without additional requirements, authorities said.