SECURITY ALERT AND

Chase UPADVISORY
12 Rabi Ul Awal – Security Alert and Advisory
Thursday, Nov 30 2017
30 Nov, 2017

EVENT: 12 Rabi ul Awal Celebrations

Date: 01 December, 2017
Day: Friday

Brief Overview
Eid Milad-un-Nabi, is a public holiday in Pakistan and is observed annually on 12 Rabi ul Awal
(third month of the Islamic calendar) in connection with the birth anniversary of Prophet
Muhammad (PBUH). This year 12 Rabi-ul-Awal is falling on Friday, 01 Dec 2017. Traditionally,
the event is marked with a large number of religious congregations and processions organized
in all major cities across the country.

Media Watch
 Over 47215 cops to be deployed for 12 Rabi ul Awal security in Sindh
Sindh Police has finalized its security arrangements for Eid Milad un Nabi with more than
47215 police men on security across the province, including 23338 in Karachi only. Read
More

 Rangers discuss code of conduct for 12th Rabiul Awwal

Law enforcement agencies have decided to take action against anyone involved in aerial
firing and carrying or displaying arms on the occasion of Eid Miladun Nabi on December 1.
Read More

Flashpoints
Karachi:
Nishtar Park, M.A Jinnah Road, Purani Numaish, Golimar, Nazimabad Chowrangi, Liaquatabad
and Purani Sabzi Mandi

Multan:
Hussain Agahi, Nawa Shahar, Mumtazabad, Khada Poor, Deera Adda, Shershah, Manzoorabad
Chowk and Ghanta Ghar Chowk.

Faisalabad:
Ghanta Ghar, Novelty Bridge - Samundri Road, Saleemi Chowk – Satyana Raod, Sheikhupura
Road, Jamia Chishtia Chowk - Sargodha Road, Jaranwala Road and Dijkot Road.

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12 Rabi Ul Awal – Security Alert and Advisory
30 Nov, 2017

Assessment
Historically the event has been observed under heightened sectarian threats given the sensitive
nature of the event and likelihood for eruption of violence. Hence, amid persisting speculations
for sabotage activities, augmented security measures in shape of additional deployment of LEAs
personnel, patrolling, snap checking and road blockages, are expected to be seen around all
religious gatherings and processions to maintain law and order. As such disruption to flow of
traffic is obvious on main thoroughfares and shall be taken in to consideration while planning
road travel.
So far no official announcements have been made on ban on pillion riding and temporary
suspension of cellular services but cannot be ruled out particularly in federal and provincial
capitals.

Advisory
All staffs are advised to take following preventive measures in order to remain safe from
possible disruption;
Maintain a low profile and avoid unnecessary movements on the day particularly in
areas indicated above.
Take all necessary personal, residential and travel safety and security precautions.
Carry along original CNIC and vehicle / motorbike registration papers to avoid
inconvenience during snap checking of law enforcement personnel.
Traffic congestion is anticipated mainly in surrounding areas of the highlighted
flashpoints hence plan your traveling accordingly to prevent traffic delays / congestions.
Keep yourself abreast of the latest situation by regularly monitoring electronic / social /
print media.
Staff who would like to attend relevant events due to religious obligation should be
aware of the associated risks and should remain highly vigilant.
Amid possible suspension of cellular phone services, use landline, Wi-Fi, social media,
whatsApp as a mean of communication for any routine, urgent or emergency reporting.
Please share this information to other colleagues / staffs who have no email access.
Security department will be closely monitoring the events and will keep the
management posted on any untoward development.

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