Muhammad Mustafa Mughal
Dera Ismail Khan:The Dera Ismail Khan District Police has officially released its comprehensive security plan for Muharram-ul-Haram 2025. Over 9,000 police officers and personnel will be deployed across the district, which has been divided into 5 zones and 9 sectors for effective security coverage.
Speaking to media representatives — led by senior journalist Muhammad Irfan Mughal — District Police Officer (DPO) Sajjad Ahmad Sahibzada stated that Dera Ismail Khan is among the most sensitive districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, necessitating strict and organized security arrangements during Muharram. A Command and Control Center has been set up at the Police Lines, where live monitoring via CCTV cameras will be conducted throughout the sacred month.
Each zone will be supervised by an officer of SP rank, while each sector will be managed by a DSP. Around 63 checkpoints have been established at entry and exit points of the district, with joint deployment of Pakistan Army and police personnel to ensure maximum vigilance. Armed forces will remain on standby to respond to any potential emergency.
Approximately 25 police mobile units will patrol areas around Imambargahs, while Bomb Disposal Squads will clear the routes and venues of processions and gatherings. A dedicated team will be stationed at the Command Center to monitor Muharram activities through CCTV feeds. Additionally, a special social media monitoring team has been formed to counter any provocative content online.
The DPO further mentioned that recent operations against terrorism and kidnapping for ransom incidents along the D.I. Khan–Tank and Peshawar roads have seen notable success, thanks to collaboration with the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD). The police remain on high alert, conducting strict checking at all district entry and exit points to prevent any untoward incident.
Meetings with religious scholars, community leaders, and business representatives are ongoing to promote peace and harmony during the month. A system for issuing special movement passes has also been finalized. “With the cooperation of the public and especially our religious leaders, we are committed to ensuring a peaceful Muharram,” DPO Sajjad Sahibzada concluded.
