Strict security measures had been adopted to ward off any unpleasant incident on the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), said Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah while talking to journalists at the Aitchison College on Monday.
He said the country was facing serious challenges of terrorism and extremism and under the prevailing situation there was dire need of unity and solidarity in the society.
He said according to comprehensive security plan devised by the administrations of respective districts all law enforcing institutions would be on red alert to ensure that chehlum processions and majalis are held in a peaceful atmosphere.
He said four tier security cordon would be established around the processions.
The Law minister disclosed that strict legal action would be taken against those making provocative speeches. He said law-enforcing agencies had already carried out search operations at hotels, guest house and inns.
