Deputy Commissioner Larkana Tariq Manzoor Chandio has directed police and Rangers officials to ensure foolproof security arrangements during Muharram-ul-Haram and maintain law and order under all circumstances. He instructed all relevant officials to perform their duties diligently so that the month of mourning passes peacefully.
Key Directives for Public Convenience
Chandio emphasized that, in addition to cleanliness, street lighting and other necessary arrangements along the routes of mourning processions and at religious gatherings (majalis) should be ensured. This is to prevent any inconvenience to the public, especially mourners.
He expressed these views while chairing a meeting attended by officials from police, Rangers, local government, SEPCO, Sui Gas, Health Department, Public Health Engineering, PPHI, Chamber of Commerce, Municipal Corporation, Sindh Solid Waste Management Board, Assistant Commissioners, and religious scholars from various schools of thought.
Health and Traffic Arrangements
During the meeting, the deputy commissioner directed health department officials to assign doctors, dispensers, and other staff on an emergency basis. He also stressed the availability of complete first-aid facilities in hospitals.
He instructed traffic police officials to provide comprehensive security along procession routes to prevent any inconvenience. Additionally, Rangers officials were directed to strengthen mobile patrolling to maintain peace and security.
Collaboration with Religious Scholars
Addressing religious scholars, Chandio stated that they are highly respected and that the administration would work closely with them, extending full cooperation. He added that town chairmen, local government bodies, and other institutions would also support them.
He instructed the SSP Larkana to meet with religious scholars, address their concerns, and help ensure that Muharram passes peacefully.
Emergency and Cleanliness Measures
The deputy commissioner directed Scouts officials to establish camps across the city and provide medicines and complete first-aid facilities there. Rescue 1122 officials were instructed to keep their personnel, vehicles, and equipment fully prepared to respond to emergencies. Emergency response teams should be deployed at procession routes and key locations to ensure immediate action in case of any incident.
He instructed officials of the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board to prepare a comprehensive plan to ensure complete cleanliness of roads, streets, and lanes throughout the city during Muharram.
Utility and Infrastructure Directives
SEPCO and Sui Gas officials were directed to avoid electricity and gas load-shedding during the first ten days of Muharram. SEPCO was further instructed to repair and raise hanging electrical and cable wires, while Sui Gas officials were directed to eliminate gas leakages.
He emphasized that mourning processions and religious gatherings should be provided full security by police and Rangers, and walk-through gates should be installed to prevent any untoward incidents. Traffic authorities were instructed to develop an effective traffic management plan during Muharram. Drainage crossings near procession routes, majalis venues, and Imambargahs should also be repaired.
Officials of the Chamber of Commerce were requested to extend their cooperation during these days.
Medical and Lighting Preparations
He further stated that emergency measures should be enforced at Chandka Medical College Hospital, Taluka Headquarters Hospitals, Rural Health Centers, and Basic Health Units, ensuring the availability of medical staff, ambulances, and medicines. Street lights should be made fully operational before the beginning of Muharram-ul-Haram.
On the occasion, Mayor of the Municipal Corporation Larkana Advocate Anwar Ali Luhur said that arrangements for cleanliness, lighting, water sprinkling along procession routes, and readiness of fire brigade vehicles for any emergency would be ensured during Muharram so that mourners do not face any difficulties.
