Punjab Police has devised a comprehensive security plan to maintain law and order during Muharram-ul-Haram and ensure the safety of mourning processions and religious gatherings across the province.
Comprehensive security plan for Muharram, 73,400 personnel to be deployed
LAHORE, Jun 14 (APP): Punjab Police has devised a comprehensive security plan to maintain law and order during Muharram-ul-Haram and ensure the safety of mourning processions and religious gatherings across the province.
According to Inspector General of Police Punjab, full security will be provided for all majalis and mourning processions, including those held in Lahore. During the first ten days of Muharram, a total of 37,868 religious gatherings and 9,412 mourning processions are expected to take place across Punjab.
More than 124,000 police officers and personnel will be deployed to perform security duties during the observance of Muharram.
A Punjab Police spokesperson said that over 41,200 personnel will be assigned to the security of majalis, while more than 73,400 personnel will be deployed for mourning processions. In addition, over 9,500 personnel will patrol procession routes, gathering venues, and other sensitive locations.
The IG Punjab said that the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), Special Branch, Traffic Police, Dolphin Force, and other field formations will actively participate in the security arrangements. He added that processions and majalis will be continuously monitored through surveillance cameras operated by the Punjab Safe Cities Authority.
He further stated that no mourning procession or religious gathering would be permitted outside approved routes and designated venues, and that strict enforcement of Section 144 and the Loudspeaker Act would be ensured.
The IG Punjab also announced that pillion riding will remain banned across the province on the 9th and 10th of Muharram. However, senior citizens, women, and law enforcement personnel will be exempt from the restriction.
