LAHORE:The Punjab Home Department has issued SOPs for Majalis in Muharram. The Home Department has issued instructions to ensure a three-layer security cover for all Majalis. One entrance and exit route should be allocated for all the Majalis and installation of walk-through gates at all sensitive places should be ensured. The organisers will ensure physical security check before the Majalis and every citizen coming to the Majlis must be checked through the metal detector. Similarly, CCTV cameras should be installed for capturing every person while entering the Majalis. According to a spokesperson for the Punjab Home Department, the administration is directed to ensure foolproof security arrangements for all imambargahs and Majalis during Muharram.
Similarly, it has been made mandatory that the loudspeaker should be used only within the limits of the Majlis and time restrictions should be observed. It is mentioned in the SOPs that the health department should ensure checking before the distribution of Niaz, Langar and Sabeel. Likewise, the organisers will ensure that the Zaakirs deliver non-controversial speeches. It was directed that car parking should be made at a distance of at least 200 metres from a Majlis.