LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that no compromise will be made on publication and distribution of objectionable material and indiscriminate action will be taken on violation. He directed concerned authorities to take stern action against provocative religious speeches. Law enforcement agencies should remain vigilant and all capabilities should be utilized for maintaining law and order. He said more than 240,000 police officers and officials will perform duty in Punjab and 676 places across the province have been declared as sensitive.
He was talking to the media during his visit to the central control room established in the Civil Secretariat to monitor the security arrangement for Muharram-ul-Haram and Youm-e-Ashura. The Chief Minister also inspected different sections of the central control room. The Additional Secretary Home briefed the Chief Minister about the security arrangements. Usman Buzdar said that Majalis and processions held across the Punjab had been geo-tagged and Pakistan army and Rangers had been called for the assistance in security arrangements. He said police, administration and other agencies should display ideal cooperation.
The Chief Minister appreciated the arrangements made in the central control room and praised the performance of the officers and staff. He was informed that digital monitoring of 37562 and 9717 processions are being carried out throughout the province.
The Chief Secretary, Inspector General Police, Additional Chief Secretary, Chief Secretary (Home), Principal Secretary to CM, Special Secretary (Home), Secretary Information and concerned authorities were present on the occasion.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2020
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