LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister and Chairman Cabinet Committee on Law and Order Khawaja Salman Rafique has announced that all institutions have been directed to maintain strong coordination during Muharram to ensure security in the province.
During his visit to key locations on Thursday, along the main procession route of Youm-e-Ashura in Lahore, including Nisar Haveli, Karbala Gamay Shah, and the control room in the DC office, Salman Rafique emphasised the importance of these measures.
Officials briefed the Cabinet Committee on Law and Order about the security arrangements for the main Youm-e-Ashura procession. He highlighted that extraordinary security measures are in place across all districts of Punjab, with city administrations fully alert and a significant presence of police personnel and volunteers ensuring safety.
Special arrangements for Niaz and Sabeels have been made by the Punjab government along the routes of majalis and processions. The minister urged scholars to promote unity among Muslims du
ring this period.
Provincial Ministers Bilal Yasin, Chaudhry Shafay Hussain, and Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani, as well as Home Secretary Noor Ul Amin Mengal, IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, Commissioner Lahore Zaid Bin Maqsood, DC Lahore Rafia Haider, and CCPO Lahore Bilal Siddiq Kamiana, were also present, along with other officials and community leaders including Agha Shah Hussain.