Police finalize extensive security plan for Muharram

MULTAN, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 17th Jun, 2026) The Multan Police have placed the district on high security alert for Muharram-ul-Haram, finalizing comprehensive arrangements for the protection of 1,533 religious gatherings (Majalis) and 484 mourning processions across the district.

According to police sources, more than 4,293 police officers and personnel, assisted by 2,215 trained volunteers, will perform security duties during Muharram. Computerized route maps of all processions and Majalis have been prepared to ensure effective monitoring and deployment.

As per directives of the City Police Officer (CPO) Sadiq Ali Dogar, the Safe City Multan Control Room will conduct round-the-clock surveillance, while processions and gatherings will be monitored through drones, CCTV cameras, handy cams and surveillance vehicles. Plainclothes police personnel will also be deployed along procession routes for intelligence-based monitoring.

Police sources added that procession routes would be secured with barbed-wire barricades, while comprehensive checking would be carried out through metal detectors and walk-through gates. Mock exercises have already been conducted to enhance emergency preparedness, and special training of volunteers has been completed.

A detailed traffic diversion plan has also been finalized to maintain smooth traffic flow during processions. Security around markets, crowded commercial plazas, key intersections, recreational parks and graveyards will be further strengthened.

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Police have identified 23 sensitive locations, commonly referred to as trouble spots, which will remain under special surveillance throughout Muharram. Entry of provocative speakers into the district and delivery of inflammatory speeches will be strictly prohibited.

Authorities have announced strict action against aerial firing, fireworks, motorcycle double-riding and violations of the Muharram code of conduct. Close monitoring of Fourth schedule individuals and other miscreants will continue, while a zero-tolerance policy will be enforced against sectarian and hate content on social media.

Police also warned that action would be taken without discrimination against those involved in provocative religious wall chalking.

To further strengthen security, one company of the Pakistan Army, Elite Force teams and 16 reserve contingents of the Punjab Constabulary have been requisitioned. Officials stated that security measures for Muharram 2026 have been made more stringent than those implemented last year.

Citizens have been urged to immediately report any suspicious activity to Police Helpline 15 or the designated control room numbers and cooperate with law enforcement agencies in maintaining peace, public order and religious harmony during Muharram.

Police officials reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring foolproof implementation of the security plan for the protection of life and property throughout the holy month.