City Police Officer (CPO) Syed Shahzad Nadeem Bukhari on Monday said that strict security arrangements would be ensured for Muharram-ul-Harram to maintain peace and harmony in the region.
According to the Rawalpindi Police spokesperson, the CPO said that the security standard operating procedures (SOPs) must be followed in letter and spirit, adding that no negligence would be tolerated and strict action would be taken against the responsible officials.
He urged the masses to avoid standing on the rooftops of commercial and residential buildings situated along the routes of mourning processions.