LAHORE:IG Police Punjab Abdul Kareem directed that additional personnel be deployed at sensitive locations during Ashura Muharram-ul-Haram, while the effective use of CCTV cameras, metal detectors and walk-through gates be ensured. He said that CTD, Special Branch, Traffic Police, Dolphin Squad, PRU Force and other field formations should perform their responsibilities in a proactive manner. IG Punjab issued these directions while chairing a meeting regarding security arrangements for Ashura Muharram-ul-Haram at the Central Police Office on Wednesday. The meeting reviewed in detail the security arrangements for majalis and mourning processions to be held during Ashura. Additional IG Operations Punjab M Ali Nekokara briefed the participants on the province-wide security plan, arrangements and field preparedness.
IG Punjab directed that security be kept on high alert across the province on the occasion of Ashura Muharram-ul-Haram, and that strict implementation of Section 144, the code of conduct and SOPs be ensured. He said that all arrangements should be completed in a timely manner through close consultation with the organisers of mourning processions and majalis, religious scholars and other stakeholders. IG Punjab directed that any attempt by anti-peace elements to create sectarianism, religious hatred or disturb the law and order situation should be foiled. He said that senior police officers should personally review procession routes, imambargahs, security and traffic arrangements.
(The News)
*************************
