Deputy Commissioner Matiari Directs Foolproof Security Arrangements for Ashura-e-Muharram to ensure law and order.

Deputy Commissioner Matiari, Muhammad Yousif Shaikh, has ordered comprehensive security measures to ensure a peaceful Ashura-e-Muharram. A high-level meeting was held at DC Complex Matiari, attended by SSP Matiari Syed Asghar Shah, Additional Deputy Commissioner-I Noor Ahmad Khahro, DHO Dr. Pir Ghulam Husain, Additional Deputy Commissioner II Moonis Ahmad, Assistant Commissioners, Town Officers, and religious scholars representing different schools of thought.

Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Yousif Shaikh directed all law enforcement agencies to intensify surveillance in Bhitshah, particularly in hotels, where a large number of outsiders are expected to arrive. He emphasized the need for stringent snap checking on NHA & hotels and instructed that only permitted religious scholars, cleared by the Sindh Home Department, be allowed to deliver speeches. He further warned that no banned scholars would be allowed to enter the district, ensuring a secure and peaceful environment for the Ashura observances. DC Shaikh urged Ulemas to promote love, peace and brotherhood in their sermons and discourage fire brand hate speeches.

SSP Matiari Syed Asghar Shah announced contingency plans for security, requiring prior written permission for Majalis and processions.

Local bodies, Municipal and Town administration, and public health engineering departments were tasked with ensuring cleanliness in their respective jurisdictions.

DC Muhammad Yousif Shaikh said that this time, the monsoon season and Ashura are occurring simultaneously, so concerned departments must work together to accomplish all tasks. He directed the establishment of a Central Control Room at the DC Office and instructed all Assistant Commissioners to convene meetings with religious scholars at the Taluka level for Ashura arrangements and to ensure peace and tranquility.