‘Block To Be Allotted In Rakh Graveyard For Cantonment Areas’

News Desk

Rawalpindi: A special block would be allocated in Rakh Dhamial Graveyard for cantonment areas; meanwhile, the bus and ambulance services are operational for burial, stated Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Liaquat Ali Chatta.

Liaquat Ali directed the concerned officials to keep a complete record of the burial.

Commissioner visited Rakh Dhamial Graveyard on Saturday and inspected construction work. He also visited the area in the graveyard reserved for minorities.

Rakh Dhamial Graveyard serves the burial needs of Rawalpindi city. The government allocated 100 kanal in the Rakh Dhamial graveyard for religious minorities, while 900 kanal was allocated for Muslim residents. However, the Christian cemetery is still not completed.

All-out efforts are made to protect the rights of the minorities in Pakistan and the minorities have full religious freedom in the country, stated Commissioner Ali.

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Liaquat further added that interfaith harmony fosters a spirit of love and brotherhood in society.

Chatta directed the authorities to swiftly complete the construction work, particularly in the area reserved for minorities in the Rakh graveyard.

The Rakh Dhamial graveyard, one of the largest cemeteries in Rawalpindi, is grappling with overcrowding and poor maintenance.

Situated on the city’s outskirts, it serves as the main burial site for residents of surrounding areas. However, the shortage of space, lack of management, and inadequate sanitation have made burials increasingly difficult for families.

Visitors also report broken pathways, poor lighting, and missing boundary walls in several sections, raising concerns over security and the dignity of graves. Locals have called on the authorities to expand the graveyard and ensure its regular upkeep to maintain its sanctity.