A delegation from the Shia community visited the Central Police Office and met with the Additional Inspector General (AIG) Operations Punjab, Shehzada Sultan.
Additional IG Operations Punjab Shehzada Sultan said that foolproof security arrangements will be ensured for Chehlum, similar to those made during Ashura.
A delegation of organizers, license holders, and caretakers of the Chehlum Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) processions and majalis visited the Central Police Office and met with Additional IG Operations Punjab Shehzada Sultan. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held regarding the security arrangements for the main processions and Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA).
Additional IG Operations Punjab Shehzada Sultan said that, just like during Ashura, foolproof security measures will be ensured for Chehlum processions and majalis too. The personnel deployed for security will be briefed on the sensitivity of their duties and the need for improved conduct with the public. He also mentioned that adequate lighting will be arranged at the locations of the majalis and along the routes of the processions. In consultation with the organizers and peace committees, unnecessary road closures will be avoided. Additional IG Operations Punjab Shehzada Sultan also assured that the best security arrangements would be made for the Urs of Hazrat Usman Ali Hajveri (RA). The Shia community leaders expressed their gratitude to the Punjab Police for the excellent security arrangements during Ashura. They acknowledged the tireless efforts and dedication of the police officers and personnel, which ensured that Ashura passed peacefully. The Shia leaders suggested awarding commendation certificates to the supervising police officers who performed exceptionally well. During the meeting, the Shia leaders also presented various suggestions regarding the restructuring of the peace committee and security arrangements. The delegation included Jafar Ali Shah, Safdar Ali Shah, Taseer Shah, Mansoor Raza Shah, Agha Abbas Kazmi, Hashim Raza, Jafar Shah, Zulfiqar Naqvi, Zawar Shah, Mehdi Shah, and Hasan Rizvi.
(Handout No. 827)
Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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