With Muharram approaching, security concerns loom large, exacerbated by recent terrorist activities across the country. Provincial governments have formulated plans to ensure peace.
Punjab
The Punjab Home Department has issued security guidelines that enforce Section 144 throughout the province. 502 locations have been identified as sensitive, with deployment of army and Rangers personnel at these sites.
10,426 Muharram processions are scheduled across the province.
The Punjab Interior Department has stipulated that processions and gatherings are permitted only along designated routes and locations.
According to Punjab’s Interior Secretary, Noorul Amin Mengal, peace committees in each district are tasked with implementing all SOPs and monitoring assemblies and processions.
Hate speech on social media is also strictly prohibited, and serious actions will be taken against violators; whereas unauthorized use of loudspeakers is also prohibited by law.
Sindh
The Sindh Home Department has also announced a province-wide curfew for the duration of Muharram.
Starting from the first to the tenth of Muharram, a ban on motorcycle double riding has been imposed.
Additionally, the display of weapons and the operation of drones are strictly prohibited.
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