Minister reviews arrangements for Muharram across Faisalabad

FAISALABAD: A high-level meeting chaired by Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bukhari was held to review arrangements for Muharram-ul-Haram across the Faisalabad Division.

The meeting was attended by Punjab Minister for Transport Bilal Akbar, Faisalabad Commissioner Musarrat Jabeen, the Regional Police Officer (RPO), Chief Traffic Officer (CTO), and all Deputy Commissioners and District Police Officers (DPOs) of the division. Detailed discussions were held regarding law and order, security, traffic management, and public facilitation measures during Muharram.

The Commissioner, RPO, CTO, Deputy Commissioners, and DPOs briefed the meeting on the arrangements made for the holy month. Addressing the participants, Azma Bukhari directed the authorities to ensure foolproof security arrangements for all religious gatherings and procession routes. She emphasised that all relevant departments must work in close coordination to prevent any untoward incident.

The Information minister further directed that water stalls (sabeels) be arranged outside mosques for worshippers on Ashura to provide relief during the intense summer heat. She said the district administration remains in constant contact with organizers of all majalis and processions, and final arrangements are being completed through mutual cooperation.

Uzma Bukhari also instructed the authorities to ensure comprehensive security and administrative measures for the annual Urs of Hazrat Sultan Bahoo (RA) and the Shahadat Conference scheduled to be held in Chiniot district.

She stated that continuous sprinkling of cold water would be carried out along procession routes to reduce the effects of extreme weather. For this purpose, anti-smog guns have also been provided in Faisalabad.

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