Commissioner Kohat, Moatasim Billah Shah has reviewed the security arrangements in district in detail in connection with Muharram-ul-Haram. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Kohat, Abbas Majeed Marwat, Deputy Commissioner Kohat, Abdul Akram Chitrali and District Police Officer (DPO) Dr. Zahidullah Khan were also present on the occasion. 

The delegation visited various Imambargahs, routes of main and sub-processions and places of gatherings, where security measures, lighting arrangements, cleanliness, rescue and medical facilities and traffic control plan were reviewed in detail. The commissioner issuing instructions to the officers of the relevant agencies present on the spot, said that alert and effective strategies should be adopted to deal with any untoward incident. 

He directed the district administration, police and all the concerned institutions to remain in touch so that all possible facilities could be provided to the mourners. The officers of other concerned departments were also present on the occasion were assigned specific responsibilities.The Commissioner also appealed to the scholars, Zakirs and administrators for full cooperation to maintain peace during Muharram.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)