LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to suspend the cellular service in the province on the 9th and 10th of Muharram in order to avoid any untoward incident.
The cellular service will be remain suspended in seven cities of Punjab including, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Chiniot, Okara and Bahawalpur. According to a letter issued by the Interior Ministry, the schedule of timing about the suspension of mobile phone services has been sought.
After receiving the schedule from the administrations of the aforesaid cities, the same will be dispatch to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).
Foolproof security arrangements have been ensured at all sensitive places in all the districts of the province to protect the gatherings and processions of Muharram. Earlier on 18th August, the Punjab government imposed a ban on pillion riding for 9th and 10th Muharram across the province.
The ban has been imposed under Section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code. The ban shall not be applicable to women, children, senior citizens, journalists, personnel of law enforcement agencies, and security agencies in uniform.
The Punjab Police had sought deployment of military troops in the province for maintaining law and order situation during Muharram-ul-Haram.
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