All possible steps would be taken for maintaining an atmosphere of national solidarity, religious harmony and brotherhood during Muharram. Chief Secretary Punjab Akbar Durrani was presiding over a meeting to review security plan for Muharram, here at Civil Secretariat on Wednesday. He also directed that strict implementation of code of conduct and foolproof security be ensured during the holy month. Addressing the meeting, the chief secretary said that protection of life and property of people is the prime responsibility of the government. He added that law-enforcement agencies should work in tandem with each other and remain alert to deal with any emergent situation. Additional Chief Secretary Home Capt (r) Nasim Nawaz told the meeting that the Home Department had already issued necessary directions regarding security arrangements during Muharram. He said that a central control room would be set up in Civil Secretariat while others would be established in districts for monitoring law and order. He mentioned that as many as 37,414 majalis would be held and 10,157 processions would be taken out in the province during the holy month. Volunteers would be given a three-day training, he added. The meeting was attended by inspector general of police, special secretary home, commissioner Lahore division, deputy IG Operations Lahore, Deputy Commissioner Lahore and officers concerned. Published in Daily Times, August 30th 2018.