Punjab imposes Section 144 for Ashura
Pakistan
Home department also issued notification
LAHORE (Dunya News) - The Punjab Home Department on Wednesday imposed Section 144 throughout the province during the initial 10 days of the holy month of Muharram.
This initiative has been taken to prioritise public safety and uphold law and order. A formal notification has been issued in this regard.
The notification includes various restrictions aimed at ensuring security during religious observances. These restrictions entail a prohibition on initiating new processions, gatherings, and any activities that may disturb public order.
Furthermore, the use of knives, swords, and sticks during processions has been strictly restricted.
To guarantee the safety of residents and participants during Muharram processions, authorities have also forbidden people from standing on the roofs of houses and shops along the procession routes. This measure is being implemented to prevent accidents or incidents that may arise due to overcrowding or unsafe behavior.
Moreover, to minimise the risks associated with motorcycle-related incidents during the climax of the religious observance on the 9th and 10th of Muharram, a ban on pillion riding has been implemented to reduce the number of people on the roads and mitigate the potential for accidents while maintaining public safety.
