Three-tier security for Chehlum, Urs

LAHORE:CCPO Lahore presided over a meeting to review the security arrangements for the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and the Urs of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh. A three-tiered checking mechanism will be in place to thoroughly screen mourners and visitors before allowing them into the procession and shrine areas.

During the briefing, it was informed that for the Urs of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh, as many as six SPs, 22 DSPs, 79 SHOs, 297 upper subordinates and more than 3,800 police personnel will be deployed for security duties. Similarly, for the Chehlum as many as 10 SPs, 25 DSPs, 85 SHOs, 407 upper subordinates and over 4,000 police personnel will be on duty. The meeting was informed that 72 Majalis and 34 mourning processions will take place on the eve of Chehlum. Special security arrangements have been made for the main procession, including six Elite teams, 12 Police Response Unit (PRU) teams and 17 Dolphin teams for patrolling at the 11 entry points.

Lady police officials will be deployed for the security of women mourners and visitors. Additionally, the snipers will be stationed on buildings along the procession routes and around the shrine and the surrounding streets will be completely sealed off.