Shahbaz for foolproof security arrangements during Muharram

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has issued directions to the cabinet committee on law and order to regularly monitor the security arrangements during Muharram-ul-Haram and also keep a vigilant eye on anti-social elements.
He issued these directions from London on Monday. Shahbaz said that law enforcement agencies should maintain close and continuous liaison with each other to protect life and property of the people as well as to maintain general situation of law and order. He further said that police and other agencies should proactively perform their duties and the security plan devised by the cabinet committee on law and order be implemented at the grassroots in letter and spirit.
He said that foolproof security arrangements be ensured for the protection of life and property of the general public during the Muharram and no stone should be left unturned to maintain the peaceful situation during Ashura-e-Muharram. He said that protection of life and property of the people is the responsibility of the state and the government as well as the security agencies is required to perform this duty diligently.
He said peaceful coexistence and harmony are required for maintenance of general situation of peace and for the purpose the members of peace committees should work proactively. Similarly, religious scholars and Mashaikh-e-Uzaam should also play their effective role to promote the passions of tolerance, harmony and peace in the society during Muharram-ul-Haram.
He said that no compromise would be made on publication and distribution of provocative material and indiscriminate action will be initiated in case of any violation. Similarly, strict action will be taken against the persons involved in provocative speeches. He made it clear that any violation of ban on wall chalking will not be tolerated. He said law enforcement agencies should work dedicatedly to foil the nefarious designs of enemies of peace and all energies and abilities should be utilized for the establishment of peaceful atmosphere.