DERA ISMAIL KHAN  -    In preparation for the upcoming holy month of Muharram, Dera Ismail Khan has implemented extensive security measures and cleanliness operations. A total of 8500 police personnel have been deployed across the district, organized into four zones and eight sectors, under the supervision of SPs, DSPs, and SHOs. Their primary focus is to ensure the security of Imambargahs, Masajid, and procession routes during the 9th and 10th of Muharram.

District Police Officer (DPO) Nasir Mehmood emphasized the commitment of law enforcement to maintaining peace and protecting citizens’ lives and property. Strict security protocols include the prohibition of pillion riding from the 1st to 8th Muharram and a complete ban on motorcycle driving on the 9th and 10th Muharram.

Simultaneously, the Water and Sanitation Services Company (WSSC) of DI Khan has completed a thorough cleanliness operation. Over 300 staff members are involved in cleaning Imambargahs, procession routes, and surrounding areas across eight Union Councils of the city. The operation, conducted in three shifts, ensures that all waste materials are removed and procession routes remain clear of debris.

CEO Mansoor Arshad of WSSC affirmed the company’s dedication to providing exceptional cleanliness arrangements, with a control room set up to monitor sanitation efforts and promptly address citizen concerns. The coordinated efforts of both security forces and sanitation teams aim to facilitate a peaceful and respectful observance of Muharram in DI Khan.