Tough action against those who tried to ignite flames of sectarianism during Ashura: PM Imran

Premier thanks the nation for observing Youm-e-Ashura peacefully

Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Monday that 'very tough' action will be taken against elements which tried to create secterian strife on the occasion of Youm-e-Ashura.

The premier said information has come to his knowledge of such elements. He also thanked the nation for observing Youm-e-Ashura peacefully.

I want to thank our nation for the peaceful observing of Ashura in the country. However, unfortunately, information has come to me of elements who tried to ignite flames of sectarianism on this occasion and I will be taking very tough action against them.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) August 31, 2020

Muharram is the month of mourning for the seventh-century martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Processions were taken out nationwide while cell phone services remained partially suspended in Karachi and other major cities to ensure fool-proof secuirty as country has seen a raft of attacks at imambargahs and processions in the past.

In his message to commemorate Ashura, President Dr Arif Alvi said the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (RA) was in fact a victory of truth, a symbol steadfastness against oppression, and a glorious example of sacrifice. “It is a lesson that one should not evade even sacrificing his life while fighting against the evil forces,” he said according to Radio Pakistan.

Prime Minister Imran, in his message on the day, said the historic battle of Karbala fought between truth and falsehood made it clear that the real success and steadfastness is the passion to sacrifice everything for revival and promotion of Islamic values.

Reminding people of the Kashmiri struggle, PM Imran said they [Kashmiris] have kept the teachings of Imam Hussain (RA) alive and just like Karbala, they have also made Kashmir an example of the battle between truth and falsehood.