Lahore Forces Stage Muharram Security Drills as Clerics Back Unified Code of Conduct

Overview

• Lahore City Police led emergency mock exercises at two imam bargahs to test responses to attacks and other emergencies during Muharram.
• Special units including the Elite Force, Dolphin Squad, Police Response Unit, Rescue 1122 and the Bomb Disposal Squad took part to assess joint command, communication and on‑scene tactics.
• Police said the drills are meant to review and improve inter‑agency coordination and that such exercises will continue to bolster readiness for public commemorations.
• A high‑profile conference at Badshahi Mosque drew senior Auqaf and security officials and religious leaders who endorsed a government‑backed code of conduct for Muharram.
• Speakers agreed the code protects freedom of religious practice while prohibiting hate speech and taking the law into one’s own hands, signaling tighter messaging and enforcement during observances.