ATTOCK (Bureau Chief Ijaz ul Hassan): On the directives of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) will ensure comprehensive facilities and security arrangements for Sikh pilgrims arriving from India and other parts of the world to participate in celebrations marking Baba Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary.
The religious celebrations are scheduled to take place from November 25 to 27 at Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib in Hassan Abdal.
In this connection, a high-level meeting was held at Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib under the chairmanship of Saadat Shehbaz Kahout, Deputy Secretary General of the Evacuee Trust Property Board Pakistan.
Deputy Commissioner Attock Mudassar Ahmed Shah, District Police Officer Ali Bin Tariq, ADC General Muhammad Arif Qureshi, DSP Hassan Abdal Khudadad Ullah, SHO Faisal Amin Khattak, District Security Officer Inspector Malik Muhammad Naeem and other relevant officials attended the meeting.
The meeting reviewed security measures, administrative preparations and arrangements for the smooth facilitation of Sikh pilgrims during the religious celebrations.
Saadat Shehbaz Kahout directed the concerned authorities to conduct comprehensive search operations in and around Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib. He emphasised the importance of clearing the area and taking preventive measures to avoid any untoward incident.
He instructed all relevant departments to complete their responsibilities well before the arrival of pilgrims.
The ETPB official directed the Hassan Abdal Municipal Committee, Rescue 1122, Health Department, Sui Gas, IESCO and other relevant institutions to ensure effective coordination and uninterrupted public services.
He stressed that all necessary arrangements, including municipal services, emergency response, healthcare and utility facilities, must be completed in advance to provide a comfortable and safe environment for visiting pilgrims.
Following the meeting, Deputy Commissioner Attock Mudassar Ahmed Shah and DPO Ali Bin Tariq visited Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib to inspect security arrangements.
During the visit, the DPO directed the concerned police officers to complete all necessary security measures ahead of the celebrations.
He emphasised that foolproof security and close coordination among relevant departments were essential to ensure the safety of Sikh pilgrims throughout their visit.
The district administration and ETPB are working together to facilitate the religious gathering and ensure that visiting Sikh pilgrims can participate in the celebrations in a peaceful and secure environment.
