BAHAWALPUR, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 21st Aug, 2026) Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur Syed Hasan Raza chaired a special meeting of the District Emergency board to review security and safety arrangements for processions, rallies and Milad gatherings to be held across the district on 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal 1448 AH in connection with Eid Milad-un-Nabi.
Additional Deputy Commissioner (Municipal Services) Dr Ayesha Khan, District Emergency Officer Muhammad Baqir, Assistant Commissioner Bahawalpur City Iqra Mubeen and other relevant officers attended the meeting. The participants were given detailed briefings on the routes of Eid Milad-un-Nabi processions, arrangements for rallies and Milad gatherings, security measures, traffic management and other related matters. The officers concerned also apprised the Deputy Commissioner of the arrangements being made for various Eid Milad-un-Nabi programmes.
The meeting was informed that a total of 73 processions would be taken out across Bahawalpur district on 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal, including two A-category, eight B-category and 36 C-category processions.
The district would also host nine Milad gatherings, comprising two B-category and seven C-category events. Deputy Commissioner Syed Hasan Raza directed the relevant departments to ensure foolproof security and safety arrangements throughout all Eid Milad-un-Nabi programmes. He ordered timely completion of all necessary measures for cleanliness along procession routes, provision of cold drinking water through sabeels, smooth flow of traffic and provision of facilities to citizens.
The Deputy Commissioner further directed the administration to maintain effective coordination with organizers of processions and Milad gatherings and ensure that all relevant institutions remained fully alert to deal with any emergency situation. He stated that the district administration, police, Rescue 1122, traffic police and other departments concerned should perform their duties through close coordination and maintain effective communication throughout the Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrations.
