On the instructions of IG Punjab Police Dr. Usman Anwar / Muharram security plan finalised for the entire province including Lahore
Over 109,565 officers and officials and 66,797 volunteers will perform duties for the security of 37,376 Majlis organized across the province. Spokesperson Punjab Police
At least 20788 officers and officials will perform the security duties of for 3868 Majlis in the provincial capital Lahore. Spokesperson Punjab Police
115180 officers and officials and 45565 volunteers will perform the security duties of 9351 processions organized across the province. Spokesperson Punjab Police
More than 10,000 officers and personnel will be deployed for the security of 364 processions of Ashura Muharram in Lahore. Spokesperson Punjab Police
On the instructions of Inspector General Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, Punjab Police has completed security arrangements under a comprehensive strategy for the peaceful holding of majalis and processions throughout the province during Muharram.
Spokesman Punjab Police said that on the instructions of IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, the Muharram security plan for the entire province, including the provincial capital Lahore, has been finalized and the Punjab Police is using all its resources to conduct peaceful meetings and processions during Ashura Muharram.
The spokesperson further said that more than 109,565 officers and officials and 66,797 volunteers will perform duties for the security of 37,376 Majlis beig held across the province.
He added that 115180 officers and officials and 45565 volunteers will perform the security duties of 9351 processions organized across the province, while more than 10000 officers and officials will be deployed for the security of 364 processions of Ushra Muharram in Lahore.
CTD, Special Branch, Traffic Police and other field formations will also perform their duties regarding Muharram security arrangements and provide full support to District Police in the security arrangements.
IG Punjab has directed the RPOs and DPOs to monitor the security arrangements themselves in view of the arrival of Muharram. IG Punjab said that the supervisory officers should be present in the field for security checking of A-category Processions and Majlis, while CCTV cameras, walk-through gates, metal detectors and other modern equipment and technology should be used for the security of sensitive processions.
Dr. Usman Anwar further said that the lady police officers should be appointed for the security and checking of women mourners, arrangements should be made under comprehensive strategy for the peaceful conduct of Muharram Processions and Majlis and to maintain smooth flow of traffic so that the routines of the people is maintained.
IG Punjab directed that control rooms should be activated for live monitoring of Muharram security arrangements in all the districts and officials posted on Muharram security should perform their duties on high alert in the spirit of service and jihad.
(Handout No. 408)
Syed Mubashar Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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