PESHAWAR: Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dr Shahzad Khan Bangash has directed the concerned authorities to finalize comprehensive security arrangements for maintaining peace and order in the province during Muharram.
He also directed that District administration, police and security agencies through joint efforts should ensure peace during the whole Muharram. The Chief Secretary issued these instructions while presiding over a meeting held on Tuesday to review preparations for Muharram. Secretary Home and Tribal Affairs, Secretary Auqaf, concerned Divisional Commissioners, Additional IG Police, Pakistan Army officials, Regional Police Officers including Deputy Commissioners and District Police Officers participated in the meeting through video link.
Secretary Home apprised the meeting that arrangements for Muharram are being finalized and all involved departments are activated. He further informed that PESCO and TESCO have been asked to ensure uninterrupted power supply on 9th and 10th of Muharram.
He said relevant authorities are being approached to prevent hate speech and inflammatory content on social media. He further said a control room will be established in the Home Department. Besides this, control rooms will also be set up at the district level which will immediately report any untoward incident to the provincial government.
The Chief Secretary ordered to chalk out comprehensive security plan for sensitive districts and give special focus to trouble spots. He said all district officers should stay in their districts during Muharram and keep close eye on situation. The Chief Secretary stressed on implementation of Covid-19 SOPs in processions and majalis (religious gatherings).