LAHORE, Jun 17 (APP):The Punjab Home Department has imposed Section 144 across the province from 1st to 10th Muharram (June 17-26) as part of comprehensive security arrangements for Muharram. According to a spokesperson for the Punjab Home Department, the restrictions will remain in force throughout the province and include seven categories of prohibitions aimed at maintaining law and order during the month. Under the orders, no new processions or religious …
Punjab imposes Section 144 for Muharram security measures
LAHORE, Jun 17 (APP):The Punjab Home Department has imposed Section 144 across the province from 1st to 10th Muharram (June 17-26) as part of comprehensive security arrangements for Muharram.
According to a spokesperson for the Punjab Home Department, the restrictions will remain in force throughout the province and include seven categories of prohibitions aimed at maintaining law and order during the month.
Under the orders, no new processions or religious gatherings will be allowed apart from those already approved by the authorities. The public display of weapons and explosive materials at public places without permission from the competent authority has also been banned.
The notification further prohibits provocative slogans, gestures, statements, or comments that may incite public sentiments, religious beliefs, sectarianism, or ethnic hatred through any medium or device.
Authorities have also banned the construction of bunkers on rooftops of houses or buildings situated along procession routes. The accumulation of stones, bricks, bottles, or garbage on rooftops of buildings located on procession routes has likewise been prohibited.
In addition, spectators will not be allowed to gather on rooftops of buildings or on shop platforms situated along procession routes during processions.
The Home Department has also imposed a ban on pillion riding on 9th and 10th Muharram, except for senior citizens, women, and personnel of law enforcement agencies.
All other restrictions will remain effective from 1st to 10th Muharram, while the ban on pillion riding will apply specifically on 9th and 10th Muharram.
The department has issued a formal notification regarding the enforcement of Section 144 and directed authorities to ensure wide publicity of the orders for public awareness.
