Punjab summons army during Muharram
06 July, 2024 13:46
The Punjab government has requisitioned the services of the Pakistan Army and Pakistan Rangers while announcing ban on pillion riding ahead of Muharram.
The purpose of deployment of 150 companies of troops in the province is to maintain law and order during the month.
The request was formally tendered by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to the interior ministry which will assist Punjab police in performing security duties.
As per the Punjab Home Department spokesperson, the government has requisitioned 69 companies of the Pakistan Army, whereas 81 Pakistan Rangers companies have been sought from 1st to 12th Muharram
Similarly, the administration has been asked to share details of locations where mobile signals need to be jammed around Majaalis and processions.
As for pillion riding, it will be banned across the province from 7th to 10th Muharram.
Moreover, the exhibition of weapons in public places without permission has also been banned.
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