KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday directed the police and other allied agencies to ensure foolproof security for Dawoodi Bohra community’s spiritual leader Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin during his visit to the city in the coming month of Muharram.

He issued these directives while presiding over a meeting he specially convened to review the arrangements for the presidential guest.

The CM said that Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin was visiting Karachi on the invitation of President Asif Zardari during Muharram.

He added that the necessary arrangements, including repair of roads, and street lights, if any, in the areas of his stay may be carried out along with necessary security measures.

Mr Shah directed the Karachi commissioner and inspector general of police to personally hold meetings with the Bohra community representatives to seek their input on the arrangements.

Published in Dawn, July 2nd, 2024

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