Karachi Police finalise security arrangements for Muharram

KARACHI, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 4th Jun, 2026) Additional Inspector General of Police, Karachi, Azad Khan, on Thursday, chaired an important meeting at the Karachi Police Office to review security arrangements and measures aimed at maintaining law and order during Muharram-ul-Haram.

The meeting was attended by zonal DIGPs, the DIGP Traffic, district SSPs, religious scholars, organisers of processions and religious gatherings, and other officials, according to a spokesperson for Karachi Police.

Participants conducted a detailed review of security measures, traffic management plans and other arrangements related to Muharram observances.

The religious scholars and organisers appreciated the security and traffic arrangements made in previous years, as well as the cooperation extended by the police. They also presented a number of recommendations for further improvement, which were carefully considered by the Karachi police chief.

The participants highlighted issues relating to entry points, procession permits, road repairs, encroachments, traffic flow and power outages.

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The Adiitional IGP directed the officers concerned to coordinate with the civil administration to address these matters on a priority basis.

Azad Khan instructed officials to ensure that no-objection certificates (NOCs) and permits for processions and religious gatherings were implemented effectively, while comprehensive security arrangements should be put in place in accordance with the security plan.

He also directed strict legal action against terrorists and other criminal elements and emphasised the need to ensure the security of religious scholars.

The Karachi police chief further called for coordinated efforts to maintain law and order and ensure smooth traffic flow across the city during Muharram.

He thanked the participants for their cooperation and assured them of the police department’s full support.