DERA ISMAIL KHAN — Regional Police Officer (RPO) Ghulam Mubashir Maken has directed law enforcement agencies to ensure comprehensive security measures for Muharram, stressing that the maintenance of peace, public safety and sectarian harmony remains the foremost priority across the Dera Ismail Khan region. Accompanied by District Police Officer (DPO) Ziauddin Ahmed, the RPO visited several Imambargahs and sensitive locations, including Chah Syed Munawar Shah, Ustrana and Kotli Imam Hussain, to assess security arrangements ahead of Muharram.
Security Inspections and Community Engagement
During the visit, the officers inspected entry and exit points, congregation halls and designated procession routes. They also met Imambargah administrators, custodians and community representatives to review the schedule of religious gatherings and discuss security requirements. Police officials briefed the RPO on deployment plans and coordination with relevant departments.
Mr Maken directed officers to strengthen security along procession routes and at vulnerable locations, emphasising that the protection of participants in religious events would be ensured at all costs. He further instructed field officers to maintain close coordination with the district administration, peace committees, religious scholars and community leaders to preserve communal harmony throughout the holy month.
Video-Link Meeting with Tank District
Separately, the RPO chaired a video-link meeting with senior police officers in Tank district to finalise security arrangements for Muharram. The meeting, attended by DPO Tank Abdul Samad and other senior officers, reviewed the law and order situation, potential security challenges, traffic management plans and emergency response measures.
Briefing the meeting, the DPO outlined manpower deployment and operational preparations. The RPO directed authorities to adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards hate speech, sectarian incitement and any attempt to disrupt public order, warning that strict legal action would be taken against violators.
Unannounced Visit to City Police Station
In a separate engagement, Mr Maken, accompanied by the DPO, paid an unannounced visit to City Police Station Dera Ismail Khan, where he reviewed security measures, administrative performance, record management and infrastructure. Inspecting official records and operational arrangements, he instructed officers to maintain accurate documentation, uphold professional standards and ensure prompt delivery of public services.
He emphasised that police stations serve as the foundation of law enforcement and play a vital role in strengthening public confidence in the police. Addressing personnel, the RPO urged officers to uphold discipline, transparency and a citizen-focused approach in the discharge of their duties.
SP Inspects Muharram Routes Across DIK
Superintendent of Police (City) Muhammad Nauman on Sunday inspected Muharram procession routes and key congregation sites across Dera Ismail Khan, directing officials to strengthen security measures to ensure the peaceful observance of the holy month. Accompanied by district administration officials, the SP reviewed arrangements along designated procession routes, including entry and exit points, security deployment locations and other facilities established for Muharram.
The visit was undertaken on the instructions of District Police Officer Ziauddin Ahmad as part of wider preparations to maintain public safety and order during Muharram. Officials briefed the SP on security planning, traffic management measures, search and sweep operations and emergency response arrangements put in place for religious gatherings and processions.
Expressing satisfaction with the preparations, Mr Nauman directed officers to further reinforce security at sensitive locations and ensure effective implementation of the operational plan. He emphasised that all available resources should be utilised to provide a secure environment for mourners and participants attending processions and Majalis.
Reaffirming the police force’s commitment to protecting lives and property, he urged citizens to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and remain vigilant in support of efforts aimed at ensuring a peaceful and orderly observance of the holy month.
