{
  "id": 2487676,
  "title": "Massive security arrangements in place for Eid Miladun Nabi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/massive-security-arrangements-in-place-for-eid-miladun-nabi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T23:12:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2024399/massive-security-arrangements-in-place-for-eid-miladun-nabi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Security measures are being ramped up in preparation for Eid Miladun Nabi across Punjab, with officials maintaining a high state of alert until all processions and gatherings have concluded. Punjab Secretary Home Dr Ahmad Javed Qazi directed regional police officers via video conference on Friday to ensure close monitoring of fourth schedulers and individuals linked to banned groups, along with firm adherence to all imposed restrictions. Divisional police chiefs were tasked with creating comprehensive security plans adhering to Home Department guidelines. City Police Officer Rawalpindi, Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera, personally inspected various parts of the city, reviewing security measures along procession routes and giving orders to senior officers. Surveillance of fourth schedulers and members of proscribed organizations was enforced, with strict implementation of the ban on weapon displays and heightened protection for religious scholars and leaders. Traffic flow and alternate routes were arranged around major processions and gatherings. Food Safety Officers would inspect food in sabeels and langars, and all available media would be used to promote inter-sect harmony. Bomb disposal squads and fire brigades would remain fully operational, and hospitals were instructed to stay on high alert with adequate supplies of staff, medicines, and other necessities.",
  "summary": "RAWALPINDI: Security arrangements are being enhanced for Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH) with security personnel remaining on high alert until all processions and Milad gatherings conclude. Close monitoring of fourth schedulers and individuals affiliated with proscribed organisations must be ensured, along with strict enforcement of all restrictions imposed on them. These directives came from the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}