ISLAMABAD
Federal Minister of Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture Attaullah Tarar here on Tuesday said that the incident of Karbala had taught the lesson that great sacrifices were needed for the great causes.
“Lesson of the sacrifice of Imam Hussain ( A.S) was that no tyrant and oppressor should be allowed to play with the truth” he said during his visit to Imambargah Kashan Abbas to review the security arrangements here,
The minister said that the incident of Karbala was the difference between truth and falsehood until the Day of Resurrection. “The courage, patience, independence and prudence of all the companions of Imam Hussain are the beacon of light for us,” he maintained.
Tarar said that the battle between the forces of truth and falsehood continued even in this era. He said that today, the need to promote the spirit of self-sacrifice was needed more than ever.
The information minister inspected the route of the procession while also reviewing the security arrangements during the Majalis.
He also met the organizers, mourners present in the Imambargah.
On this occasion, Syed Khurram Abbas Naqvi, administrator of Imambargah Kashan Abbas, briefed the federal minister regarding the security arrangements.
Ataullah Tarar appreciated the arrangements and expressed his satisfaction over it. He said that the administration was in contact with all schools of thought for the maintenance of law and order in the holy month.
Police and administration are on alert to maintain peace during Muharram, he said adding fool-proof measures have been taken for the safety of the participants of Majalis and processions.
Meanwhile Dera Ghazi Khan Police have implemented comprehensive security measures for the 9th of Muharram. According to official sources, throughout the district, a total of 100 Majalis and 60 processions are being given security with varying levels of categorization.
Among these, 23 Majalis are termed as Category A, 46 as Category B, and 31 as Category C. Similarly, there are eight processions of Category A, 31 Category B processions, and 21 Category C processions.
To ensure safety, the Police was also being supported by the Elite Force, Dolphin Force, Traffic Police, and volunteers designated by the event organizers.
Special female police officers have also been deployed to cater to women attendees. In compliance with the Punjab Government’s directives, Section 144 is also strictly enforced.
This includes prohibitions on aerial firing, display of weapons, dissemination of hate speech, and provocative activities. Violators will face stringent legal actions, said officials.
The authorities are committed to maintaining peace and order during these significant events.
