Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, while presiding over a high-level meeting on Monday, reviewed arrangements for the upcoming Youm-e-Ali (RA), Youm-e-Quds and Jumatul Wida, and directed law enforcement agencies to ensure foolproof security for all the processions and gatherings across the province.
The meeting, held at the CM House, was attended by Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, Local Government Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar and Religious Affairs Minister Riaz Shah Shirazi, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, Karachi Commissioner Hassan Naqvi, Sindh Inspector General of Police (IGP) Javed Alam Odho and other senior officials.
During the meeting, the security plan for Youm-e-Quds and Jumatul Wida on March 13 and Youm-e-Ali (RA) on 21st Ramadan (March 11) was reviewed in detail. The meeting was informed that comprehensive security, logistics and communication arrangements had been finalised across the province to ensure the peaceful observance of the upcoming events.
A total of 22,304 police personnel would be deployed in different ranges, including 7,908 in Karachi, 2,317 in Hyderabad, 392 in Mirpurkhas, 1,788 in Shaheed Benazirabad, 6,757 in Larkana and 3,142 in Sukkur.
The deployment includes 8,426 personnel for static duties, 3,942 for pickets, 3,164 on mobile patrols and 1,488 on motorcycles, along with reserves and additional operational staff. Police will also utilise 750 mobile vehicles and 764 motorcycles for patrolling and rapid response.
On the CM’s directives, detailed surveys of procession routes and venues in Karachi have been conducted, and additional CCTV cameras are being installed at strategic locations. Civic infrastructure along the routes is being repaired by the administration, and clearance certificates of adjacent buildings and installations are being obtained to further strengthen security.
Law enforcement agencies have intensified combing and intelligence-based operations around sensitive venues and procession routes. Flag marches are being carried out to demonstrate preparedness and deter potential threats, while snap-checking and skeleton deployments will remain in place at key locations.
Enhanced monitoring would be carried out through Smart Eye, ROPE and TRS surveillance systems, while the Special Branch would maintain strict vigilance at airports, bus terminals, food transport hubs and railway stations.
Rescue services have also finalised rescue and evacuation plans to ensure a swift response to any emergency situation. The CM directed law enforcement agencies to ensure foolproof security arrangements for all processions and gatherings. Murad also directed the relevant law enforcement agencies and administration to work in full coordination to ensure the peaceful observance of the events.
He ordered the Sindh IGP to prepare a special traffic management plan and ensure maximum facilitation for citizens. He also directed the departments concerned to ensure cleanliness across the city and an uninterrupted water supply.
Shah instructed officials to deploy additional personnel at sensitive locations and enhance surveillance. Emphasising harmony, the CM called for efforts to promote religious unity and brotherhood, stating that the protection of the life and property of citizens remained the government’s top priority.
