Enhanced Security Measures in Gilgit-Baltistan Ahead of Muharram

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The Gilgit-Baltistan region has witnessed a tightening of security measures ahead of the sacred month of Muharram, with cases filed against four individuals for posting controversial content on social media. The region's chief minister has directed authorities to ensure foolproof security for Muharram processions and majalis, with prominent Shia scholar Agha Rahat Hussain Al-Hussaini and Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamat leader Qazi Nisar Ahmed pledging to promote brotherhood and tolerance. The Commander FCNA met with senior officials, including the GB Chief Secretary, home secretary, IG police, and other senior officials, to discuss the Muharram security plan and the Safe City Project, a surveillance system that will monitor the region's security.

Key Takeaways:

  • Cases were registered against four individuals for posting controversial content on social media, with the government vowing to take strict action against those who incite hatred.
  • Commander FCNA Major General Syed Imtiaz Hussain Gillani met with prominent Shia scholar Agha Rahat Hussain Al-Hussaini and Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamat leader Qazi Nisar Ahmed to promote religious harmony.
  • The GB Chief Minister, Haji Gulbar Khan, has directed authorities to ensure foolproof security for Muharram processions and gatherings, with a zero-tolerance policy in place against elements disturbing peace and order.
  • The region's administration has developed a strategy to maintain an atmosphere of brotherhood in collaboration with religious scholars, community elders, and civil society.
  • Law enforcement agencies will take timely and strict action against those spreading hateful content on social media.
  • The display of weapons has been banned, and an alternative traffic plan will be enforced to ensure public convenience during Muharram processions.
  • A total of 37 platoons of security personnel will be deployed in Gilgit, including nine from the Pakistan Army, 13 from the Rangers, 15 from the GB Scouts, and five from the FC.
  • 12 Imambargahs in Gilgit have been declared highly sensitive, 19 sensitive, and 156 normal.
  • 60 mourning processions will be held in Gilgit, with 11 declared highly sensitive, 20 sensitive, and 29 normal.

Statistics:

  • 4 individuals have been booked for posting controversial content online.
  • A total of 37 platoons of security personnel will be deployed in Gilgit.
  • 12 Imambargahs in Gilgit have been declared highly sensitive, 19 sensitive, and 156 normal.
  • 60 mourning processions will be held in Gilgit, with 11 declared highly sensitive, 20 sensitive, and 29 normal.
  • The region's administration has developed a strategy to maintain an atmosphere of brotherhood in collaboration with religious scholars, community elders, and civil society.

Sources:

  • Gilgit -- Security has been tightened for Muharram across Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) as cases were registered against four individuals for posting controversial content on social media.
  • Commander FCNA Major General Syed Imtiaz Hussain Gillani met with prominent Shia scholar Agha Rahat Hussain Al-Hussaini and Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamat leader Qazi Nisar Ahmed on Saturday.
  • GB Chief Secretary Abrar Ahmed Mirza, home secretary, IG police, and other senior officials were present on the occasion.
  • Gilgit Deputy Commissioner Ameer Azam said that nine platoons of the Pakistan Army, 13 platoons of Rangers, 15 platoons of GB Scouts and five platoons of FC, along with police personnel, will be deployed for security in Gilgit.
  • CM Haji Gulbar Khan, while speaking at a high-level meeting on Muharram security arrangements, said that an exemplary atmosphere of peace and brotherhood has been established in the region.