Lahore: Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ali Ejaz and DIG Operations Faisal Kamran on Tuesday conducted a detailed inspection of the traditional route of the central Chehlum procession from Haveli Alif Shah to Karbala Gamay Shah to review security and administrative arrangements. Assistant Commissioner City Rana Amir Liaqat, procession organisers and representatives of allied departments accompanied the officials during the visit. The inspection covered key points, including Delhi Gate, Rang Mahal, Bazaar Hakiman and Bhati Chowk, where they reviewed security, cleanliness, lighting and other civic arrangements.
Officials were briefed by the AC City and procession organisers on the traditional route, management plan and preparations for the central procession. They were informed that monitoring of security, sanitation and administrative arrangements was continuing, while teams of the district administration and police had been deployed along the route to ensure the safety of mourners.
The briefing said WASA, Lah
ore Waste Management Company (LWMC) and LESCO teams had been stationed on the route, while lighting and cleanliness arrangements had been completed on an emergency basis. The authorities were told that all administrative preparations had been finalised.
During the visit, the officials directed the departments concerned to further strengthen security and public safety arrangements at Bhati Chowk and ensure that no compromise was made on lighting and sanitation facilities for mourners.
DIG Operations Faisal Kamran said all available security and administrative resources were being utilised to ensure the safety of citizens and provide a peaceful and secure environment for participants. He said a foolproof security plan for the central Chehlum procession would be implemented in letter and spirit.
Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ali Ejaz said ensuring the security and facilitation of mourners was the district administration’s top priority. He directed all allied departments to remain active in the field during the
procession and said close coordination between the district administration and police would play a key role in making security arrangements more effective.