The CM said that no compromise will be made on printing and publication of provocative material, and action should be taken against violators. He directed to take strict action against those involved in provocative speeches and added that the code of conduct should be fully implemented. "Violation of the ban on wall-chalking will not be tolerated," he added.
"We should remain fully vigilant in the wake of the prevailing border situation. Everyone will have to perform its duties diligently to foil the nefarious designs of the enemy. The police officials engaged in Muharram duties should be provided food and tea well in time and there should be exemplary coordination between police, administration and other departments. The monitoring system should be devised for the police officials and religious harmony should be promoted. Additional staff should be deputed at Masajid, Imam Bargahs and other important places. The law enforcement agencies should maintain close liaison and police officials should remain available at the place of duty till the conclusion of processions," he added.
The meeting was told that 232,000 police officers and officials along with 138,000 volunteers will be on duty in Punjab while 623 places have been declared sensitive. Around 9,118 processions and 26,000 Majalis will be held in Punjab during Muharram.
Provincial ministers Raja Basharat, Muhammad Hashim Dogar, Muhammad Taimur Khan Bhatti and Ansar Majeed Khan Niazi, IG Police, Additional Chief Secretary and senior civil and military officials attended the meeting.