Punjab Law and Cooperatives Minister Raja Basharat on Wednesday paid a surprise visit to the provincial control room at the Civil Secretariat and reviewed the security of Muharram processions and gatherings across the province through a video link. Hussain Bahadur, Additional Secretary, Internal Security, Home Department, also briefed the Law Minister. Raja Basharat while issuing instructions to all the divisional and district administration officers said that besides keeping a close watch on the security of every procession and assembly, the implementation of Covid SOPs should also be ensured there. He said that security personnel should be kept alert till the end of every majlis and procession and no negligence should be taken by from any side. The Law Minister further directed that in case of any emergency, the Provincial Control Room should be informed immediately and necessary steps should be started without any delay. He said that the district administration should keep in close touch with the licensees of Muharram processions and meetings in their respective areas and ensure uninterrupted supply of electricity and light in case of darkness. He directed the commissioners, RPOs, Deputy Commissioners, DPOs and Tehsil administrations across the province to be present in the field on Muharram 9 and 10 and to monitor the security and other necessary measures themselves.
