DPO Kohat reviews Muharram security, assures foolproof arrangements; holds open court in Lachi

District Police Officer (DPO) Kohat Shahbaz Ilahi has reaffirmed the police department’s commitment to maintaining peace, security, and inter-faith harmony during Muharram-ul-Haram, as he reviewed security arrangements across the district during visits to various Imambargahs

KOHAT, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 10th Jun, 2026) District Police Officer (DPO) Kohat Shahbaz Ilahi has reaffirmed the police department’s commitment to maintaining peace, security, and inter-faith harmony during Muharram-ul-Haram, as he reviewed security arrangements across the district during visits to various Imambargahs.

During his visits on Wednesday, the DPO met with organizers, community elders, and religious scholars, and inspected routes of processions, majalis venues, and overall logistical preparedness. He emphasized close coordination between the police, administration, and local stakeholders to ensure a peaceful and orderly observance of Muharram.

He assured that foolproof security measures were being put in place, including deployment of additional police personnel, enhanced patrolling, and strict surveillance of sensitive locations to safeguard lives and property. He urged all stakeholders to maintain cooperation with law enforcement agencies for effective implementation of security plans.

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Separately, DPO Shahbaz Ilahi held an open court (Khuli Kachehri) at Lachi Police Station to directly address public grievances. Residents raised concerns regarding water and electricity shortages, police staffing levels, FIR registrations, and rising incidents of theft on the Mandori–Mohsin Khel road, along with a proposal to divert heavy traffic away from Lachi bazaar.

The DPO directed that complaints related to other departments be forwarded to the relevant authorities and announced the provision of an additional police mobile unit to strengthen patrolling in Lachi. He also instructed the formation of village-level joint peace committees to enhance coordination between police and the community. Senior police officers including SP CTD Sadat Khan, DSP City Aijaz Khan, and other officials attended the session alongside local elders, who appreciated the initiative aimed at resolving public issues at the grassroots level.

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