BAHAWALNAGAR - Bahawalpur Regional Police Officer (RPO) Ghazi Muhammad Salahuddin and Commissioner Bahawalpur Division Irfan Ali Kathia visited Bahawalnagar district to review security arrangements for Ashura, the 10th of Muharram. The officials inspected security measures for gatherings, processions, Imambargahs, and the main procession route.
Visit to Control Rooms and Surveillance Systems
The officers visited the Safe City Control Room and the DC Office Control Room established in the DPO Office. They reviewed live monitoring of processions and gatherings through CCTV cameras, modern surveillance systems, communication systems, emergency response protocols, and coordination between police and other institutions.
Briefing on Security Plan
District Police Officer Bahawalnagar Muhammad Imran and Deputy Commissioner Bahawalnagar provided a detailed briefing on the Muharram security plan, including personnel deployment, CCTV monitoring, search and sweep operations, traffic management, emergency response, and other security arrangements. Senior officers joined processions to review internal and external routes, walk-through gates, metal detectors, CCTV cameras, search and sweep, traffic management, rescue services, medical camps, sanitation, lighting, drinking water camps, and langar arrangements.
Inspection of Facilities and Appreciation for Organizers
The officials also visited various drinking water camps established along procession routes, met organizers, inspected facilities provided to mourners, and appreciated the organizers for their excellent arrangements.
Praise for Security Plan
RPO Bahawalpur Ghazi Muhammad Salahuddin and Commissioner Irfan Ali Kathia lauded the police and district administration for implementing a comprehensive security plan and ensuring peaceful mourning processions on Ashura.
RPO's Directives
RPO Bahawalpur Ghazi Muhammad Salahuddin stated that maintaining law and order during Muharram-ul-Haram and providing a peaceful and safe environment to mourners is the top priority of the police. He directed all officers and personnel to remain on high alert, ensure implementation of the security plan, and maintain effective communication and coordination with the district administration and other relevant institutions.
Commissioner's Remarks
Commissioner Bahawalpur Irfan Ali Kathia emphasized that the district administration, police, and all relevant institutions should ensure the best arrangements during Muharram-ul-Haram through mutual cooperation and effective coordination, so that a peaceful, safe, and convenient environment can be provided to mourners.
