Punjab seeks Army, Rangers deployment for Muharram security

LAHORE:

The Punjab government has requested the deployment of Army and Rangers personnel across the province to assist civil law enforcement agencies in maintaining security during Muharramul Haram.

According to the Punjab Home Department, a formal request has been forwarded to the federal Ministry of Interior for military support during the first 11 days of Muharram.

A spokesperson for the department said the request was made on the recommendation of Punjab Police to ensure comprehensive security arrangements for religious gatherings, processions, and other Muharram-related events.

The Home Department has sought a total of 137 companies of security personnel for deployment across 39 districts of Punjab, including 61 companies of the Pakistan Army and 76 companies of Rangers.

Officials said the personnel would be deployed from 1st to 11th Muharram in accordance with district-wise security requirements to support civil administration in maintaining peace and order.

The spokesperson added that coordination between law enforcement and security agencies was already underway to ensure peaceful observance of Muharram across the province.