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Firebrands’ movement to be restricted in Muharram
[DAWN] As part of security measures for Muharramul Haram, the city police have decided to restrict movement of firebrand... firebrandsare noted more for audio volume and the quantity of spittle generated than for any actual logic in their arguments... s or arrest them under the National Action Plan, a police front man said on Friday. Furthermore, leaves of all police officials have been cancelled for Muharram, which is likely to start on Aug 30. The front man said a control room has been set up in the office of the City Police Officer which would monitor security arrangements round the clock. Giving details of a meeting held at the CPO office to discuss security arrangements during Muharram, the front man said instructions had been issued to restrict the movement of religious scholars who were known for delivering hate speeches and in this regard the National Action Plan would be followed and implemented. The CPO was informed that last year, a total of 1,766 Majalis were held, 316 processions were taken out during the first ten days of Muharram in the Rawalpindi District. The CPO directed the police to ensure that no untoward incident happen during the month. Related: Muharram: 2019-08-13 Brother of banned Nigerian Shiite group’s leader says Iran ‘lured him’ Muharram: 2019-05-29 CII consults religious scholars over moonsighting 'controversy' Muharram: 2018-11-26 Pakistan Sunni Tehreek, allies distance themselves from TLP protest call Related: National Action Plan: 2019-05-12 Govt bans 10 more organisations for alleged affiliation with proscribed outfits National Action Plan: 2019-05-04 Masood Azhar ban National Action Plan: 2019-04-14 Report sought on action against banned outfits in Balochistan Posted by: Fred 2019-08-18 |
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