LAHORE (National Times) With the advent of Muharram on Monday (today), Punjab police have finalised foolproof security arrangements to protect processions and Majalis across the province.

As many as 10,700 processions and 38,000 Majalis will take place in the province. Over 215,000 officers and personnel will give security duty, with over 28,000 officers and personnel will specifically be deployed in Lahore.

Rangers and the Pakistan Army along with other govt security institutions will help police for peaceful Muharram.

Over 66,000 community volunteers and 45,000 volunteers will give security duty for Muharram processions.

Various field formations including CTD, special branch, traffic police, Dolphin Squad, and Peru, will perform their duties as part of the security plan.

Across the province, 633 points have been identified as flashpoints, with 283 in Lahore alone.

In Lahore, 54 locations are deemed extremely sensitive, and 229 are sensitive, with additional personnel deployed accordingly.

Province-wide, 586 locations are classified as sensitive, and 146 as extremely sensitive. Police will ensure the strict implementation of Section 144 during Ashura, whereas bans on aerial firing, weapon displays, hate speech, and incitement will be strictly ensured.

The Punjab government has also imposed a ban on pillion riding from Muharram 7 to Muharram 10.