LAHORE - Lahore Police will ensure the maintenance of peace and order during Muharram-ul-Haram and enforce strict compliance with the approved timings and designated routes of majalis and processions. This was stated by Capital City Police Officer Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamyana while jointly chairing a meeting with Commissioner Maryam Khan at Police Lines Qila Gujjar Singh on Friday.
The meeting was attended by senior police and district administration officials, organizers of majalis and processions, and license holders. Participants reviewed arrangements for maintaining law and order during Muharram, security measures, and issues related to procession routes.
Security Measures and Coordination
Addressing the meeting, Bilal Siddique Kamyana said matters concerning sensitive trouble points across the city will be resolved well in advance through consultation and mutual understanding. He directed to further strengthen and streamline participant checking and security screening procedures in coordination with organizers and volunteers.
The meeting also discussed various civic issues, including road repairs along procession routes, installation of streetlights, anti-dengue spray campaigns, and sewerage-related concerns.
Administration Support
Commissioner Maryam Khan said the district administration will extend full support to the police in maintaining peace during Muharram. Assuring participants of effective arrangements and the prompt resolution of issues, she said district administration offices will remain fully accessible to organizers and license holders for addressing their concerns.
The CCPO and the commissioner appreciated the efforts of religious scholars in promoting peace and harmony. License holders and organizers expressed satisfaction with the arrangements made by the police and district administration and pledged their cooperation.
Meeting Participants
The meeting concluded with prayers for the country's peace, prosperity, and stability. Agha Shah Hussain Qazalbash, Maulana Rai Zafar, Nawab Muzaffar Ali Khan Qazalbash, Makhdoom Sher Abbas, Pir Syed Noor Bahadur Shah, and Syed Zawar, along with other license holders and organizers of majalis and processions, attended the meeting. Deputy Commissioner Lahore Muhammad Ali Ijaz, DIG Operations Muhammad Faisal Kamran, SSP Operations Tauqeer Muhammad Naeem, SP Security, SP Dolphin, SP Headquarters, and all divisional SPs were also present.
