RAWALPINDI: Deputy Commissioner Chaudhry Mohammad Ali Randhawa on Tuesday urged religious leaders to play their role in promotion of tolerance and religious harmony in the society.
He was speaking at a meeting to review arrangements for Yaum-i-Ali on Ramazan 21.
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner General Maleha Jamal, SSP Potohar Region retired Captain Dost Mohammad, Traders Association President Shahid Ghafoor Paracha and religious leaders of different schools of thought.
The meeting was informed that all arrangements to observe the day had been Knalised and security plan were made for peacefulcongregations and processions in the city.He directed the authorities concerned to implement the security plan for Majalis and processions. Law enforcement agencies should discharge their duties efficiently.
He told them to l(eep an eye on anti-social elements and strict implementation of the code of conduct should be ensured.
He directed that indiscriminate action should be taken against those involved in delivering provocative speeches and publication and distribution of material based on religious hatred.
He said members of peace committees and elected representatives should play a role in promotion of religious harmony and utilise their energies for maintenance of religious brotherhood, restraint and tolerance.
