To ensure peace and public safety during the sacred month of Muharram, the Punjab government has enforced Section 144 across the province from June 27 to July 6 (1st to 10th Muharram).
This measure includes seven key restrictions aimed at maintaining order and preventing sectarian tensions. According to the directive, no unapproved religious gatherings or processions will be allowed during this period.
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The public is also prohibited from displaying weapons or carrying flammable items without official permission. Any gestures, slogans, or activities that promote sectarian or religious discord are strictly banned.
Furthermore, statements or content — whether shared online, in print, or through any device — that encourage hatred based on sect or ethnicity are not allowed.
Security protocols also restrict the construction of elevated observation points on rooftops along procession routes. Residents are not permitted to store bricks, bottles, stones, or garbage on rooftops near these areas. Additionally, people are barred from gathering on rooftops or shopfronts along the routes of Muharram processions.
The government will also implement a ban on pillion riding (two people on a motorcycle) on the 9th and 10th of Muharram, while the remaining restrictions will remain in place for the full ten days.
The Home Department has formally issued a notification outlining these restrictions, and officials have announced plans to launch an awareness campaign to educate the public about the security protocols.
These measures are part of the government’s broader strategy to uphold religious harmony and prevent any untoward incidents during the holy period.
