Commissioner Quetta reviews security and civic arrangements for Muharram
Quetta’s commissioner reviewed Muharram security and civic plans, ordering route cleaning, lighting, utility support and hospital readiness.
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The meeting brought together police, FC, district officials and Shia Conference representatives to prepare Quetta for Muharram, with a focus on Ashura processions, civic services and coordinated security.
Quetta’s officials are getting the city ready for a big religious procession, like a stadium preparing for a huge crowd. They want clean roads, working lights, water, power and police nearby so people can gather safely.
Analysis
What was discussed
Commissioner Quetta Division Shahzaib Khan Kakar chaired a meeting to review preparations for Muharram-ul-Haram, with special attention to Ashura processions and religious gatherings in Quetta. The meeting included senior police and district officials, representatives of the Frontier Corps and other law-enforcement agencies, relevant departments, and members of the Shia Conference.
Civic readiness
The commissioner asked the Metropolitan Corporation and related departments to finish cleaning procession routes, clear drainage, carry out road repairs, and complete patchwork without delay. He also directed that broken streetlights be fixed and that proper lighting be arranged at procession and majlis venues so mourners would not face avoidable inconvenience. The Health Department was told to keep hospitals on emergency alert with extra staff, ambulances, medicines, and first-aid facilities ready. WASA was instructed to ensure water supply, including standby tankers if needed, while QESCO was asked to maintain uninterrupted electricity during the key Muharram days. SSGC was told to improve gas supply scheduling.
Security plan
Kakar said police, FC and other law-enforcement agencies would work under a joint strategy to monitor Muharram programs. He said security would be strengthened for processions arriving from Mach, Dagari and other areas, from arrival through departure. Central processions, majalis and other gatherings inside Quetta would also be closely watched, with additional security at sensitive locations.
To improve coordination, a central control room will be set up at the Deputy Commissioner’s office. Officials from the administration, police, law-enforcement agencies and relevant departments will remain there around the clock to respond to any emergency.
Key points
- Commissioner Shahzaib Khan Kakar reviewed Muharram preparations in Quetta with police, FC, district officials and Shia Conference representatives.
- Departments were told to clean procession routes, clear drainage, repair roads and fix streetlights before the main days of Muharram.
- QESCO, SSGC, the Health Department and WASA were asked to keep electricity, gas, medical support and water supply ready.
- Police and other agencies will use a joint security strategy, with extra monitoring for sensitive areas and processions from Mach, Dagari and elsewhere.
- A central control room will operate at the Deputy Commissioner’s office to handle emergencies around the clock.
If the plan is carried out well, processions and gatherings can move with fewer disruptions. Better lighting, clean routes, steady utilities and hospital readiness could make Muharram safer and easier for mourners.
If route cleaning, repairs or utility support fall behind, crowds may face avoidable trouble during busy days. Any gap in coordination could also make it harder for officials to respond quickly to emergencies.
