Security finalised for Chehlum

MULTAN:

Police have finalised security plans for the upcoming Chehlum of Imam Hussain, where over 2,000 police officials, including senior officers, would be deployed on security duty across the district.

Under the supervision of City Police Officer (CPO) Mansoorul Haq Rana, the foolproof security arrangements aim to prevent any untoward incident and to maintain peace during the sacred event. A total of nine mourning processions have been organised in the district.

CPO Rana said that strict monitoring of the processions and Majalis would performed by drones and CCTV cameras. He added that walk-through gates would be installed at all Majalis and processions, while comprehensive body searches would be performed by police officials.

The district police has already imposed a ban on the public brandishing of weapons, wall chalking, hateful speeches and other illegal activities, while search operations were being conducted across the district.

The CPO stated that he was personally monitoring the security arrangements. Police sources said reserves would remain alert at police lines to deal any emergency.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 7^th, 2023.