Regarding the arrangements for the procession of Muharram:
An important meeting regarding the arrangements for Muharram was held in Astor under the chairmanship of Commissioner Diamer Astor Dildar Malik. Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Mehboob Ali Khan attended the meeting while DIG Diamer Astor Owais Ahmed, Deputy Commissioner Astor Muhammad Tariq SP Heads of all departments including Astor, members of the Peace Committee attended.
1. Address of Commissioner Diamer Astwar:
Addressing the meeting, Commissioner Diamer Astor Dildar Malik said that Astor is a peaceful district and the role of the peace committee is to maintain law and order here. He further said that legal action would be taken against those who spread hatred on social media and those who spread religious hatred through social media in the area would not be spared.
2. Regarding the scholars:
He further said that the role of scholars in improving the law and order situation is commendable and the scholars of Astor have always rendered invaluable services in restoring peace.
3. Address of DIG Diamer Owais Ahmed:
On the occasion, DIG Diamer Astor Region Owais Ahmed said that the strictest security arrangements have been made in Astor.
4. Total number of processions:
The procession will be from a total of 60 Imambargahs in Astor where foolproof security arrangements have been made. Apart from the police, there will also be GB scouts including FC personnel and Pakistan Army to deal with emergencies, the DIG added. Action is being taken against those who spread hateful content in the media. For the future, the police department has decided to set up a cybercrime wing, after which those who spread chaos in the area through fake accounts will not be forgiven, Deputy Commissioner Astor said. Muhammad Tariq gave a briefing on the latest situation in the district. The members of the peace committee Mohammad Shafai, Kifayat-ud-Din, Mohammad Tariq, Wazir Sohail and others said that they would take more effective and better measures to further improve law and order in Astor district. Who render their services on such occasions at all times.