Punjab Police's Foolproof Security Arrangements for Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and Final Day of Annual Urs of Sufi Saint Data Ali Hajveri (RA)
Security duties for 680 Majalis and 382 mourning processions were performed by over 30,000 officers and personnel. Dr. Usman Anwar
Under the directions of Inspector General of Punjab Police Dr. Usman Anwar, foolproof security arrangements were ensured across the province for the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and the final day of the Urs of Sufi Saint Data Ali Hajveri (RA). Dr. Usman Anwar said that Punjab Police remained on high alert for Chehlum mourning processions, Majalis, and Urs events, ensuring the safe conduct of all the programs.On the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), 680 Majalis and 382 mourning processions were held, with over 30,000 police officers and personnel deployed for security. Special Police, Traffic Police, and volunteers also assisted with security arrangements. Security measures included the use of Safe City cameras, walkthrough gates, and metal detectors. In Lahore, over 7,000 officers and personnel were assigned to secure 44 Majalis and 5 processions.
Dr. Usman Anwar emphasized that RPOs and DPOs personally monitored security arrangements for sensitive Majalis and processions. For the Urs of Data Ali Hajveri (RA) in Lahore, extensive security measures were taken for the visitors from across the country. Continuous monitoring of Chehlum processions and Urs events was ensured through special control rooms. Snipers were stationed at key routes and sensitive Imam Bargahs, and female officers were assigned for the search and security of women mourners. Dr. Usman Anwar highlighted that fostering religious harmony and interfaith unity contributed to maintaining peace and order.
(Handout No. 842)
Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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