Punjab Unveils Province-Wide Ramazan Security Measures
News Desk
Lahore: The Punjab Home Department has issued a comprehensive security plan to ensure peaceful observance of Ramazan-ul-Mubarak 2026, directing authorities to make foolproof arrangements for Namaz-e-Juma and other religious congregations across the province.
According to a notification issued on Friday, all divisional and district administrations, police formations and intelligence agencies have been instructed to adopt enhanced security measures in view of prevailing security challenges.
The department ordered regular meetings of Divisional Intelligence Committees (DIVIC) and District Intelligence Committees (DIC) to assess the sensitivity of congregations and finalize security plans.
Heightened security will be provided to sensitive mosques, madaris and imambargahs, particularly during Friday prayers and major gatherings, in coordination with their management committees.
Authorities have been directed to prepare structured deployment plans for optimal utilization of police force, establish inner and outer security cordons, conduct strict checking at entry and exit points, and use biometric verification systems where available.
The notification also called for strict enforcement of the Punjab Sound Systems (Regulation) Act, 2015, and a complete ban on carrying or displaying weapons without exception. Regular patrolling, naka bandi, and search and sweep operations around places of worship have been ordered.
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Installation of CCTV cameras at key locations with proper recording and backup systems, placement of walk-through gates at sensitive sites, installation of searchlights, and ensuring single controlled entry and exit points with clearly marked emergency exits have also been mandated. Rear and side areas of mosques and imambargahs are to be secured with appropriate barriers.
Private security guards and volunteers may be deployed in consultation with mosque and imambargah administrations; however, all personnel must be vetted by the Special Branch prior to deployment. Training sessions for volunteers and private security staff will be conducted at District Police Lines.
Individuals affiliated with proscribed organizations or listed under the Fourth Schedule will be closely monitored, while intelligence and law enforcement agencies have been directed to maintain constant coordination and share actionable intelligence. Senior police officers will conduct periodic inspections to ensure compliance.
The plan also ensures availability of emergency services, including Rescue 1122, fire brigades, bomb disposal squads, ambulances and medical personnel at sensitive locations.
The Punjab Police has been assigned overall responsibility for implementing the security arrangements to ensure a peaceful, secure and incident-free Ramazan across the province.
