LAHORE – The Punjab Home Department has completed comprehensive security arrangements for the peaceful observance of Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), with 869 majalis and 494 processions scheduled across the province.
The department has requested the services of the Pakistan Army and Rangers to assist the police in maintaining security during the religious observances.
The Punjab Home Department spokesperson said that security personnel will also perform duties to ensure the peaceful observance of Chehlum and the annual Urs of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh Ali Hajveri (RA).
A total of 43 companies of the Army and Rangers have been requisitioned for deployment in 18 districts of Punjab. Of these, 15 Army companies and 28 Rangers companies will be deployed at sensitive locations.
The security forces will be deployed in Lahore, Sialkot, Narowal, Gujrat, Rawalpindi, Attock and Chakwal.
Their deployment will also cover Sargodha, Khushab, Mianwali, Bhakkar, Faisalabad and Jhang, as well as Pakpattan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Layyah, Bahawalpur and Rahim Yar Khan.
The Punjab Home Department has formally approached the Ministry of Interior for the deployment of the Army and Rangers following a request from the Punjab Police.
The spokesperson said law enforcement agencies would remain on duty to ensure foolproof security and maintain law and order throughout the religious events.
