DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Over 7,500 policemen would be deployed in Dera Ismail Khan district to keep peace during Muharram.

DPO Captain retired Najam-ul-Hasnain Liaquat told mediapersons on Friday that Muharram security plan had been finalised, under which, DI Khan had been divided into three zones and eight sectors.

He said the in-charge of each zone would be an SP rank officer, while the sector in-charge would be an officer of DSP rank.

The DPO said check points had been set up at 96 different places, including the entry and exit points.

Talking about the security of mourning processions and imambargahs, Mr Liaquat said 194 small and big processions would be taken out across the district till Ashura, and a total of 642 majalis would be held.

He said under the security plan, Elite Force and FC troops would also be deployed to improve security, while to deal with any emergency, Quick Reaction Force of Pakistan Army would also be on standby.

Published in Dawn, July 31st, 2022