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The Punjab Home Department has called for the Army and Rangers to assist the Punjab police in establishing “peace and order” during the month of Muharram, it emerged on Friday.
Each year, law enforcement agencies develop comprehensive security plans to prevent untoward incidents during the Islamic month, especially when mourning processions are held on the 9th and 10th of Muharram across the country.
In the past, militants have targeted Muharram processions several times, including a bomb blast that killed more than 40 people attending the main Ashura procession on Karachi’s M. A. Jinnah Road in December 2009.
“Law enforcement agencies will render their services for the peaceful observance of Muharram,” a statement issued by the Punjab Home Department’s spokesperson said.
The statement added that the Punjab government had sought the services of 150 contingents of the Army and Rangers following the requirements of different districts.
“The Punjab police sent a letter to the home department, requesting the deployment of 69 contingents of the Army and 81 squads of Rangers across Punjab to assist in providing security [during Muharram],” the spokesperson said in the statement.
Akin to Punjab, a security plan has also been formulated in Rawalpindi, under which over 7,500 police personnel and two contingents of the Army and Rangers would be on standby to deal with any emergency.
Consequently, traffic plans have also been chalked up to help ensure a smooth flow of vehicles in the cities.
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