LAHORE:The Punjab Home Department is proactive in the province to ensure maintenance of law and order during Muharram-ul-Haram. According to the spokesman for Punjab Home Department, lists have been sought from all districts for the banning and gagging of those who pose a threat to peace during Muharram. He said that the Punjab Home Department has directed the deputy commissioners to send recommendations within 24 hours.
The spokesman said that orders would also be issued to ban the speakers who incite sectarianism. The spokesman said that the Home Dept has also issued detailed SOPs for Muharram processions. The processions would be allowed only on approved routes and full security cover would be provided. The route of each procession will be cleared in advance by security agencies, admin and peace committee. The Home Dept has directed that surveillance cameras be installed on all the procession routes for live coverage. It should be ensured that all the participants join the procession only through the allotted route after thorough checking.